Here are some fun and useful sites for you to explore.
Simply click the picture/logo, the title or the link at the bottom of the description to go to the site. Have fun! All links open in a new window.
Remember - we need your links!
Been to any good sites lately? Then share the fun and let us know so we can include the addresses here - the more the merrier!
GAMES GALORE!
We hope you enjoy these games - they should help develop your numeracy skills!
Ghost Blasters - a quick paced multiplication game. Click to catch the ghost before the time is up!
Times tables blaster - more space type times tables fun!
times tables grid game - does what it says!
Multiplication and division machine - a great channel 4 game.
Doubling Machine - get practicing doubling with this simple but fun game.
Gameshow mental maths - made by kids, for kids!
Dart board maths - practice your multiplication and play darts at the same
time!
Splat 100 square - not really a games but a fun way to practice number patterns.
Topmarks.co.uk - a really fab site!
You must visit this site! It's got lots of links to games and revision resources to help with SATs.
There is even a link to a site where you can download past Year 6 SATs test papers! Very useful you Y6's.
Yahooligans
A good general fun website – be prepared to surf! (with an American bias). From the site:
"Yahooligans! is a browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12. In addition to our directory, we also have a number of fun features, including Yahooligans! Games, Sports and News pages, Movies, Animals, Science and Dinosaurs, a Reference section, Parents' and Teachers' Guides, a Cool page, and lots more."
http://www.yahooligans.yahoo.com
Primary games
These are the games we have in school but these have 'for evaluation only' plastered all over them; you can still play them though!
NASA Kids
A NASA site dedicated to kids of all ages. Lots of fun stuff to do with space.
National Geographic Kids
Good educational fun. Lots of stuff - be prepared to surf! And it’s not just geography! As they say on the site, "Find tons of games, e-mail postcards, photographs, pictures, animal facts, cool links, NG Kids Magazine stories, and more."
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
Time for Kids
"Timeforkids.com, the online version of Time for Kids magazine, is the news, homework helper and exploration destination for kids on the Internet. The site keeps you on top of the news and lets you create, learn, get involved, explore, play games and access tools to help you with your homework."
http://www.timeforkids.com/tfk
The Discovery Channel for Kids
Lots of scientific fun and games from the uk version of the Discovery Channel. Also contains information about upcoming programmes.
http://www.discovery-kids.co.uk
CBBC
An excellent, fun site. "The official CBBC website features competitions, quizzes, art, wild, cartoons, message boards, makes, television listings and information about presenters and celebrities."
Also has useful links to Bitesize revision aids.
Kids on the Net
Writing for children at home and at school from all over the world. Check out their
Kids' Castle and
- all of them are great fun!
Art Attack
Fun website based on the popular tv programme that's been running for years.
Lots of projects to do - far too many to list here! (And not all of the projects end up messy!)
http://www.hitentertainment.com/artattack
Parents' Section
Here you'll find various links that contain useful and helpful information. These are aimed primarily at adults.
BBC Webwise
Easy to understand tips and information for newcomers to the internet. Includes an online beginners' course, questions and answers section and a BBC guide to using a computer.
And when you've finished there (if you've got a few hours to spare!) you can surf the rest of what's one of the best sites on the net.
BBC Music Room
A fun and informative site which helps you "motive your child with music and help with their musical development and education."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/parents
E-parents/Family & Parenting Institute
"The website for parents from the Family & Parenting Institute - an independent charity working to improve the lives of parents and families by campaigning for a more family-friendly society."
Lots of helpful information and not as dry as the description might suggest!
The Parents Centre
"Helping you to help your child. Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare."
Part of a government initiative, this site contains lots of useful information about many aspects of parenting and childhood.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk
The National Curriculum Online
For every subject we cover in school - and for all levels including Key Stages 1-4.
The coverage is thorough and contains all you need to know about the national Curriculum. Information includes:
- the programmes of study and non-statutory guidelines
- attainment targets
- notes and links to online teaching resources
It laso contains further links to related sites.
FRANK
Offers free and confidential advice relating to drugs 24 hours a day. Also has telephone helpline.
