Learning at Home
Below are some useful links to fun and educational activities that children can enjoy at home. These provide opportunities to practise key skills, explore new topics and continue learning outside of the classroom. There is no pressure to complete everything — children can choose activities that interest them!
All of the websites below are free to access and do not require children to create an account.
1. Topmarks
A fantastic collection of interactive maths and English games. Particularly useful for times tables, number facts, spelling, grammar and mental maths.
2. Hit the Button
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
A quick and fun way to practise number bonds, doubles, halves, multiplication and division facts.
3. BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Free resources covering English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and more. Includes videos, activities, quizzes and explanations.
4. Oak National Academy
https://www.thenational.academy/
Free online lessons covering the primary curriculum. Children can choose their year group and subject and work through lessons independently.
5. NRICH
https://nrich.maths.org/primary
Free maths problems, puzzles and investigations. Great for developing children's reasoning and problem-solving skills.
6. ICT Games
A collection of simple interactive games covering Maths and English. Useful for practising spelling, phonics, grammar, number facts and mental maths.
7. Times Tables
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
Free times-table games and activities, including practice for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
8. Scratch
A free website where children can learn the basics of coding by creating their own games, stories and animations. Children can explore and create without an account, although an account is needed if they want to save their projects.
9. National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
A great resource for Science, Geography and general knowledge. Children can explore facts, quizzes, videos and information about animals, countries, space and the natural world.
10. Education Quizzes
https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/
Short quizzes covering lots of Year 3–6 curriculum areas, including Maths, English, Science, History and Geography. A good option for quick revision and retrieval practice.