Covid Online resources
Advice and help for parents and pupils
As we move into another lockdown we have a series of resource below to help you at home during these challenging times:
Coronavirus - A book for children, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
5 Ways to Wellbeing #coping - a flyer with lots of advice and guidance on coping at this challenging time
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) resources website - a website full of resources, apps, videos and advice to help with mental health and wellbeing.
Keepsafe.org have created a webpage of information for people with learning difficulties which you may find helpful
Childline Calmzone is an online resource page from Childline UK with lots of advice on keeping everyone calm and also lots of resources to help.
ELSA Support Uk have set up lots of free resources to help children stay calm during this time.
NHS resource - Coping with family life during lockdown
Keeping busy at home (Activities)
COVID-19 - Advice to parents and carers
Here are some documents from West Berkshire Autism Advisory Service you may find useful
Supporting you child's learning at home
Learning Resources
Oak Academy - resources for pupils with SEND
BBC Bitesize have a vast array of resources to help learning from home.
PE With Joe is back to help keep fit at home during this current lockdown
Twinkl resources during Coronavirus shutdown
Teaching your Monsters to Read is an online reading game, which is currently free
Virtual Museum Tours - Look around a world of different museums
Virtual School Trips - Virtual trips to different places around the world
A trip through Dubai - Some amazing sites in a very different city
Go Noodle – Our favourite wake up shake up exercise
Youth Sports Trust Free PE and sport resources and ideas
Audible audio books Audible are offering free access to loads of audio books.
Haktive Activity Challenge This free resource will enable you to bring physical activity into your home and promote well being for your children and you. It provides a number of challenges for your to encourage physical activity in a fun way.
Team GB activity page Team GB have set up a webpage with lots of activity ideas and resources.
Tagtiv8 have a website full of ideas for keeping active.
TACPAC - Communication through touch and music
Stories and songs
Mr Wolf's Pancakes by Jan Fearnley (Read by Hayley)
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Read by Hayley)
Room on a Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Read by Hayley)
Chinese New Year Story (Read by Hayley)
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Read by Hayley)
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Read by Hayley)
Aaaagghh! Spider by Lydia Monks (Read by Anna)
Zog and The Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson (Read by Hayley)
You Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman.
Here is another story. This time it is "Monkey Puzzle" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy (Read by Jon)
"The Story of Ferdinand". Enjoy (Read by Anna)
Here is a fantastic song by our very talented music teacher Charles. It is called "The Hairy Yeti's Haircut". Enjoy
Another story for you. This time it is "The Fish Who Could Wish" by John Bush and Korky Paul. Enjoy (Read by Jon)
Charles has recorded "Sir Nobink " by Spike Milligan. Two chapters are below. Enjoy:
Another story for you. This time it is "Stickman" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy (Read by Jon)
Here is another reading. This time it is "The Gruffalo's Child" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy (Read by Jon)
Charles has recorded "The Bald Twit Lion" by Spike Milligan. Two chapters are below. Enjoy:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Here is story number 2 - "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy (Read by Jon)
Here is the first story as promised. It is "What The Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Please share is with you child - I hope they enjoy it. I plan to do another one on Monday.
We will add to these resources if we find any new ones. Of course, please share any you may have that you think I should include by emailing me at office@castle.w-berks.sch.uk