This is not an exhaustive list and there are many more that could be added. These are the ones that have been recommended which staff have found useful.
Useful Websites
GLOW
https://sts.platform.rmunify.com/account/signin/glow (opens new window)
Glow is Scotland's nationally available digital environment and can support learning across the whole curriculum. Glow is not just one place or platform, instead it offers a username and password that gives access to a number of different web services.
Seesaw
https://app.seesaw.me/#/login (opens new window)
Seesaw is at the heart of the learning process for millions of students. The platform encourages creativity, expression, and feedback that makes students excited to learn. We believe when students are truly engaged in learning, they find what lights them up, conquer the tough stuff, and open new doors. Now more than ever, remote learning solutions are essential. Seesaw enables meaningful learning from anywhere, for every student. All P1-P3 pupils in West Lothain have access to Seesaw.
MATHS
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/ (opens new window)
The original A Maths Dictionary for Kids is an animated, interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 630 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language with definitions, examples, activities, practice and calculators.
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org (opens new window)
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
TopMarks
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ (opens new window)
Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh is a game-based learning platform for primary and secondary school mathematics.
Sumdog
https://pages.sumdog.com/ (opens new window)
Enjoy personalised maths & spelling practice that students love. Engage your students with adaptive learning and multiplayer games with Sumdog.All our P1-P7 children have access to this.
Prodigy Maths
https://www.prodigygame.com (opens new window)
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age. Free to sign up
LITERACY
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com (opens new window)
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio (opens new window)
Listening activities for the younger ones.
British Council
Teaching English - Primary (opens new window)
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ (opens new window)
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Teach Your Monster to Read
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ (opens new window)
Help children learn to read with our free, award-winning reading and phonics game.
Pobble 365
http://www.pobble365.com/ (opens new window)
Unleash your full writing potential with Pobble, the world's most powerful platform to teach writing.
SCIENCE
WowScience
WOW Science (opens new window)
Best primary science resources, games, videos and activities on the web...get inspired with educational fun for all ages.
Explorify
Free resource of engaging, creative science activities, designed to spark curiosity, discussion and debate. From video to hands-on activities, it's easy to get Explorifying!
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com (opens new window)
Free science lessons
Nature Detectives
Tree Tools for schools - Activities (opens new window)
Nature based activities for children
Crest Awards
https://www.crestawards.org (opens new window)
Science awards you can complete from home.
CODING
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com (opens new window)
All kinds of making.
CODE
https://code.org/ (opens new window)
Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools. Their vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science.
Blockly
https://blockly.games (opens new window)
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
Scratch (opens new window)
Creative computer programming
OTHER
BBCBitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize (opens new window)
BBC Bitesize is here to support you. Over the coming days and weeks we'll be changing to bring you daily content that supports you as schools close across the UK, to help you with your education and wellbeing.
BBC Learning
BBC - Bitesize (opens new window)
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Ted Ed
https://ed.ted.com (opens new window)
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ (opens new window)
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
BrainPOP
BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on track.
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com (opens new window)
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
Crash Course (opens new window)
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
You Tube - Crash Course Kids (opens new window)
As above for a younger audience
iDEA Awards
https://idea.org.uk (opens new window)
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
Paw Print - badges (opens new window)
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Big History Project
Big History Project (opens new window)
Great opening video. Aimed mainly at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
World Geography Games (opens new window)
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges (opens new window)
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
Facebook - Artful Parent (opens new window)
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
https://www.redtedart.com (opens new window)
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com (opens new window)
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Toy Theatre (opens new window)
Educational online games
DK Find Out
DK Find out (opens new window)
Activities and quizzes
