To support our learners and their families during this time, alongside Heritage Live sessions, we will be posting videos on YouTube, and posting links for activities and resources. We hope that these activities and links will further support our learners and also be fun and useful.
Free or low-cost resources
Literacy, stories and phonics
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Phonics for SEND resources |
Phonics resources |
Create an account |
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhonicsforSEN
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Tah Heel books |
Online, easy-read books |
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https://tarheelreader.org/find/
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Reading books (e-books) |
Reading books |
Register to create an account and activate |
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
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Biff and Chip reading (e-books) |
Reading books |
Register to create an account and activate |
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Read, Write, Inc |
Phonics |
Register to create an account and activate |
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
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Teach you monster to read (for iPad/computer) |
Phonics |
99p for the app or free on laptop/computer |
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
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Bloomsbury Early Years |
Resources and activities |
Request a 28-day free trial |
https://www.bloomsburyearlyyears.com/contact-us
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Phonics Play |
Phonics |
USERNAME: march20
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https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/
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JoJo Gnomes story podcast |
Stories |
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https://www.jojognome.com/story-podcast/
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Visual support creators/downloads and social stories
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
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Widget online (30 days free)
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Symbols and ready-made materials/resources |
CODE: WIDGIT30
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https://widgitonline.com/offer?fbclid=IwAR0s-ArTsRfggPiN9TFRcJDARCi7niAAEAX__lL_YfMDuMMipXa8ZcbhZJU
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Sheffield Children’s hospital |
Coronavirus resources for children and families |
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Physio and OT activities - https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-and-occupational-therapy/exercise-and-activity-ideas-for-children-and-families/
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Symbols for all |
Downloadable symbol resources |
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https://www.symbolsforall.org.uk/downloads/
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Coronavirus story – Nurse Dotty book |
Coronavirus story |
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https://nursedottybooks.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1.pdf
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Children’s Commissioner – Coronavirus book |
Coronavirus explanation |
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Symbols for all |
Downloadable symbol resources |
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https://www.symbolsforall.org.uk/downloads/
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Certificate Magic |
Certificate creator |
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Attention Autism
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Gina Davis - YouTube |
Attention Autism sessions / information |
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPw7Ij3k2Zhe19Fb3CO-ag
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OT
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Sensory Smart Child Ltd |
OT information |
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Griffin OT - YouTube |
OT activities / videos |
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Sensory
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Program name/Location |
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Website link |
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Sensory Play recipes |
Sensory play recipes |
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https://ianbean.co.uk/Downloads/sensoryideas.pdf
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150 sensory at home ideas |
Sensory learning |
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https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas/amp/?__twitter_impression=true |
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The sensory projects |
List of resources / activities |
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http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources
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Readymade resources
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Twinkl (30 days free)
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ready-made materials/resources |
CODE: CVDTWINKLHELPS
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https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer
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Makaton signing
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Makaton |
Makaton resources |
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Singing Hands |
Makaton signing - songs and stories |
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https://www.youtube.com/user/SingingHandsUK
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Physical / exercise
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Program name/Location |
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Joe Wicks - YouTube |
PE sessions - YouTube |
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
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Cosmic Kids Yoga |
Yoga |
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Online games
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Special bites |
Online switch games |
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http://www.specialbites.com/index.html
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Priory Woods |
Touch screen / switch / computer video clips |
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https://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page/?title=Switch+%2F+Touch+Screen+Videos&pid=231
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Eye Gaze games |
Eye Gaze / Switch games online |
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Busy Things |
Online activities |
One month for £1 |
https://www.busythings.co.uk/families
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Activity lists
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Program name/Location |
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Instructions/ notes |
Website link |
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Funology |
Crafts, recipes and games |
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GOSH |
Activities |
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Wildlife trust |
Nature / wildlife activities |
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Hungry Little Minds |
Activities for EYFS |
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Chatter Pack |
Resource downloads for parents/carers |
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Extensive list of websites for home learning
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Chatter Pack |
A list of resources – split in to catergories. |
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https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning
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