Key Stage 1 Support
Here you will find a range of different resources, information and links to support you with whatever level of home schooling you choose to do with your Key Stage 1 age child/ren.
Whilst it is not an exhaustive list of every site available, it does provide a good starting point (and we are adding to it all the time).
We have organised the pages both by age range and subject area so that you are not endlessly scrolling through pages of different sites.
Here you will find a range of different resources, information and links to support you with whatever level of home schooling you choose to do with your Key Stage 1 age child/ren.
Whilst it is not an exhaustive list of every site available, it does provide a good starting point (and we are adding to it all the time).
We have organised the pages both by age range and subject area so that you are not endlessly scrolling through pages of different sites.
Key Stage 1 Links/Information/Resources
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PARENTAL SUPPORT
One of the scariest things for parents about home schooling is knowing the correct content/information, so that you teach it 'right'. After all, things have changed in some areas since we were at school. These link to the BBC Skillswise sites for English and Maths contain useful support for areas within those subjects, such as: Spelling, Word Grammar, Sentence Grammar, Number, Calculation, Shapes and Measure. Click on the above links and boost your confidence.
PHONICS/SPELLING
A link to a YouTube video showing how to pronounce each of the Phase 2 sounds.
Click here to open the Phase 2 sound mat. A link to a YouTube video showing how to pronounce each of the Phase 5 sounds.
Click here to open the Phase 5 sound mat. The Year 1 Common Exception Word (CEW) Spelling List.
A fabulous site that has made all of its phonics resources free during the school closure period.
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A link to a YouTube video showing how to pronounce each of the Phase 3 sounds.
Click here to open the Phase 3 sound mat. This is a website containing various resources and games that are based on the Government's "Letters and Sounds" programme (2007). The Year 2 Common Exception Word (CEW) Spelling List.
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A link to a YouTube video showing how to pronounce each of the Phase 4 blends and clusters.
Click here to open the Phase 4 sound mat. A direct link to a guide explaining 'how to help your child/ren read with phonics'.
The Year 1 & 2 High Frequency
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ENGLISH (Reading)
A suggested reading list for Year 1 age children, but it may also be worthwhile looking at the list for Year 2 children for more challenging texts.
A comprehensive list of the books, by stages, within the Oxford Reading Tree scheme.
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A suggested reading list for Year 2 age children, but it may also be worthwhile looking at the list for Year 3 children (see KS2 page) for more challenging texts. |
A suggested reading list for any reluctant KS1 age readers, but worthwhile looking at for younger children as well.
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Look for the sections entitled 'Littlest Listeners' & 'Elementary' and enjoy a range of free audio books (or they can whilst you have a cup of tea or something stronger!)
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ENGLISH (Writing)
A direct link the Key Stage 1 English resources page, containing help with spellings, grammar, reading and writing.
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A direct link to the Year 1 resources contained on this website.
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A direct link to the Year 2 resources contained on this website.
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MATHS
A fabulous set of videos, recorded by staff at Barr Hill Primary School (Credit where it's due), to support the teaching and learning of Mathematical concepts, showing the methods required. This is an area many parents struggle with, so hopefully these will make life a little easier (and stop some arguments!)
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The Maths Factor is a website containing content created by Carol Vorderman (of Countdown fame). She is offering access for free during the school closure period.
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A direct link to the Year 1 Maths resources contained on this website.
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A direct link to the Year 2 Maths resources contained on this website.
A direct link the Key Stage 1 Maths resources page, containing help with number, counting, fractions & shape etc.
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MUSIC
A wonderful site, with lots of helpful tutorials (Gareth Malone), interactive activities and most of all fun songs to do with 6 and 7 year olds.
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Learning resources for primary schools offering video, audio and downloads for Early Years, KS1 & KS2 covering music, dance, drama, history, literacy and maths.
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A direct link the Key Stage 1 Music resources page, containing help with .
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A site containing a range of fun games to support musical learning.
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ART & DESIGN
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A blog for parents, containing 500+ ideas for art and craft you can do at home with your children, from potato printing to sculpture.
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An Australian website, containing a range of Art and Craft activities. |
GENERAL
A direct link to the Primary resources contained on this website, with sections on Computing, French and .
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Scholastic have provided a Home Learning booklet specifically for KS1 age children.
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A fabulous range of games linked to all areas of the Key Stage 1 Primary Curriculum.
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A direct link to the Key Stage 1 resources contained on this website.
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