Thurlstone Primary: Links

Useful Links

Below are a selection of links which we hope tyou will find useful.

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MATHLETICS, SPELLODROME AND READING EGGS

MATHLETICS - a fantasic website which the school subscribes to! You should have a password - if not ask your teacher.

SPELLODROME - by the creators of Mathletics - another fantastic site! Use your Mathletics passwords for this site.

Reading Eggspress - againby the creators of the above! This is only for classes 4 and 5 at the moment!

 

Topmarks.co.uk - a really fab site!

TopmarksYou 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.

Click here to visit Topmarks.co.uk

Yahoo Kids

Yahoo Kids"Yahoo Kids! is the ultimate web guide for kids! Features fun and educational resources for kids with games, animals, music, jokes, movies, news, astrology, TV, science, e-cards, reference, and more." - taken from the website itself. As well as being great fun, it also contains an informative and useful sections for parents.

Click here to visit kids.yahoo.com

NASA Kids

A NASA site dedicated to kids of all ages. Lots of fun stuff to do with space including lots of games.

Click here to visit the NASA Kids site.

Time for 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." (Taken from their website)

Click here to visit the Time for Kids website.

The Discovery Channel for Kids

Discovery Channel for KidsLots of scientific fun and games from the uk version of the Discovery Channel.

Also contains information about upcoming programmes.

Click here to go to the Discovery Channel for Kids website.

CBBC

CBBC logoAn 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.

Click here to visit the CBBC site.

ART ATTACK

Art AttackFun 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!)

Click here to visit the Art Attack website.

NUMBER GAMES

We hope you enjoy these games - they should help develop your numeracy skills!

Ghost Blasters - 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.

PRIMARY GAMES

Primary GamesThese are the games we have in school but these have 'for evaluation only' plastered all over them; you can still play them though!

Click here to go to the www.primarygames.co.uk website

 

Here you'll find various links that contain useful and helpful information. These are aimed primarily at adults.

BBC WEBWISE

BBC WebwiseEasy 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.

Click here to vosot the BBC Webwise site.

BBC MUSIC ROOM

BBC Music RoomA fun and informative site which helps you "motive your child with music and help with their musical development and education."

www.bbc.co.uk/music/parents

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.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm

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 resource

It also contains further links to related sites.

http://www.nc.uk.net/

FRANK

FrankOffers free and confidential advice relating to drugs 24 hours a day.

Also has telephone helpline.

www.talktofrank.com

 

Community figures

We make sure that all the links we provide are safe for children. However, we are not responsible for the content of other websites.

USE COMMON SENSE
It's always a good idea to be present when your children are using the internet - you should always be aware of what they are viewing.

Seen any good sites?

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!