Useful Links
Please find below a list of useful websites that may help your child with their learning. Children learn best when they practise a new skill in lots of different exciting ways, both in school and at home. The websites include lots of resources and games which help children practise their Maths and English skills:
My Maths – an online learning tool for Maths. Children are assigned learning to complete
BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Each area has an information section for reading, plus an activity and then quiz which is marked online. Some aspects require a subscription.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education
Top Marks – Hit the Button - Times table practise
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Emaths - These are “old style” Key Stage 2 test papers but are still useful for practise, and in particular, creating discussion around questions and strategies to answer. View on screen or print off for free.
http://www.emaths.co.uk/index.php/student-resources/past-papers/key-stage-2-ks2-sat-past-papers
Math Playground - This site has loads of Maths games which help to practise a range of skills.
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Sheppard Software - Maths games on a range of mathematical concepts.
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
Crickweb - A range of English games and activities.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
Active Learn – Bug Club An opportunity for children to read books online and answer comprehension questions based on their inference and understanding of the text.
https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0
Spelling Frame - A range of activities and games to practise a range of spelling rules and patterns. Year 3, 4, 5, 6 spellings are available to practise.
BBC website - You might like to try some spelling practise on this BBC spelling site.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zt62mnb
Top Marks - Maths games and activities for Key Stage 1 and 2
Times Tables Rock Stars - Access Times Tables Rockstars using your username and password.
Spelling
A range of activities and games to practise a range of spelling rules and patterns.
https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/folder-63
Woodlands Junior is an informative site with games and challenges in maths and grammar along with interesting information for curriculum subjects.
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/index.html
Spelling - Activities to reinforce and practise a range of spelling rules.
http://www.keystage2literacy.co.uk/spellings-menu.htm
Totally the bomb - This website brings the world into your living room! There are tours of 33 National Parks ready for our children to explore.
I hope you find these examples useful.
Mrs Morris, Mr Gibson and Mrs Ward - our Year 6 team