Here is a list of family learning resources.

These links were all shared in the Weekly Parent Bulletins.

Early Years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people 
This website was recommended to me by a member of the pupil support team of OIC. There are some super activities for 2–3-year-olds and 4-5-year-olds. They also have information about child development, sleeping, behaviour and more. Enjoy! 

The Peep Learning Together Programme helps parents, carers and practitioners make the most of the learning opportunities in everyday life, supporting their babies' and young children's learning through play. https://www.peeple.org.uk/ltp 

Our Family Time Tips offer fun, practical tips and advice to promote children’s learning and development.
Activities have been chosen to ensure they positively support your child as they learn through play.
Simply browse the categories below and start having some fun with the family! 
https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/family-time-tips-free-childrens-activities-try 

Our range of early years resources will help you improve your practice and support children and their families throughout the early years. Access guidance, tools and leaflets to help you keep children safe in the early years.  
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/early-years-resources 

School-aged children and young people

https://www.sciencefun.org/ is a commercial website but they have step-by-step guidance for some science experiments under “Kids Zone!”. 

This is a resource aimed at teaching staff, but you might still enjoy it given the birdlife that can be seen on Stronsay: https://view.email.rspb.org.uk/?vawpToken=DNJEL34ZXAAEZB4P3H2WZVODPQ.40140 

This week, I just want you to have a look at the BBC Bitesize website where pupils of all ages and stages can find additional study materials for revision or anything that sparks their interest! Home - BBC Bitesize 

“Welcome to The Literacy Shed - the home of visual literacy.  Here at Literacy Shed we aim to provide teachers and parents with high quality films and animations that can be used in the primary classroom to enhance the teaching of reading and writing. All of the films on the site we think are suitable for primary aged children although some films may not be suitable for younger children.  We urge that teachers and parents watch any films before showing them to children.”    https://www.literacyshed.com/  

This week, I’m sharing a website with you that suggests ways of teaching your kids about money. https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/our-top-tips-for-parents-on-how-to-teach-their-children-about-money/  

On this page you will find a wide range of free resources to use as part of your family learning activities. https://www.nationalcentreforfamilylearning.org/NCFL/NCFL/Resources/Resources.aspx  

There are a range of resources for all ages regarding climate change on this website: 
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources  
There are a range of resources for all ages regarding dealing with and detecting fake news on this website: Fake news  

This resource is a free booklet that families can use to learn and “do” mathematics together! Have fun! https://education.gov.scot/media/i3gl0rzw/iamamathematician270417.pdf 

Here are some games to play over the holidays – for all ages! https://www.familylearning.org.uk/christmas_games.html 

Family science activities for those budding scientists – all ages: https://crscience.org/educators/sciencenights/  

This website offers families to learn together about the UK’s amazing seas and how to look after them: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/workshops/  

This website offers families information about healthy eating and a balanced diet: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/education/ 

Please look at the link above to read about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. 
If you need any advice, toothbrushes or toothpaste, please let us know. We are happy to supply these to you. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/  

Information about the dangers and pitfalls of social media: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/social-media/  

And so that it’s not just doom and gloom, here is an online resource to teach your child to knit. https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/pass-it-on-teaching-children-to-knit  

And from Mrs Rose, here is a link to some activities for “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” (11th of February): https://www.unesco.org/en/days/women-girls-science 
 
Today is International Darwin Day! https://nationaltoday.com/darwin-day/ 

Every year on February 21st, International Mother Language Day draw awareness for linguistic and cultural diversity. It’s also a day to promote multilingualism. For those keen linguists, here is a link to the Open University free language taster courses: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/free-courses  

3rd of March is World Wildlife Day – if you want to look at any activities with your children, here is a link https://nationaltoday.com/world-wildlife-day/  

For those of you who are keen to develop their numeracy skills together with your children: https://www.rigourmaths.com/the-daily-rigour/ - there are free resources available. You don’t need to subscribe! 

The 28th of March is National Black Forest Gateau Day! Schwarzwälderkirschtorte! One of the more peculiar celebrations! Here is a recipe that families could use to bake a cake and use Chemistry as well as your Numeracy skills to bake something nice! If you do bake, please post your cake photos on the Stronsay School Facebook page! I’d be happy to judge the cakes if you wish! 😉 https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-forest-gateau  

“I am a Digital Explorer" is a learning resource that helps families to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) using the world around them. You can find out about the work of real-life IT professionals and try the activities and challenges as a family. 
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/news-and-events/i-am-a-digital-explorer-family-learning-resource/ 

Spring and Easter themed activities for you and your children during the holidays! https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives/easter-activities-resources-and-more/ 

Here is a link to a resource developed by Highlands and Islands Council for family learning and literacy: https://highlandliteracy.com/emerging-literacy-family-learning-resource/  

Here is a link to a resource to celebrate “Space Day” https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/space-day/  

Here is a link to a resource to read together as a family (it also includes audio books): https://elt.oup.com/student/familyandfriends/?srsltid=AfmBOoqyku5FyHuP045jOGhnnFXIJ1Rfo233L1yIPaWwcm72uQa0fMFT&cc=gb&selLanguage=en  

Today is “National Love a Tree Day” and here are some ideas to celebrate it: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-love-a-tree-day/  

Here is a link to the BBC Bitesize Parent Zone that has a huge number of resources for home learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents  

 This website has done the work for us and links other sites with resources to use in family learning: https://www.familylearning.org.uk/educational_resources.html