USEFUL RESOURCES

With the closure of schools the list of remote learning resources is ever-expanding. Here are some starting points:

MATHS

• Singapore Maths: highly effective method that has been adopted around the world over the past 20 years. Books from £12.

• Mathsonline: Australian system of online maths tutorials for all ages. Over 1,400 tutorials available, lasting around 5-10 minutes. Can be studied on any devices, around £24 per month.

• Mammoth Math (USA): a full maths curriculum. Textbooks can be downloaded and printed on the boat, from around £25.

• Khan Academy (USA): available in 40 different languages. Free online resource with written lessons as well as video.

• Dragonbox: maths games app.

• Prodigy Game (USA): curriculum-aligned maths game, free parent accounts available.

LITERACY

• Teach Your Monster to Read (UK): free and fun phonics game and app for younger children learning to read.

• Explode the Code (USA): bestselling phonics programme for younger children, available online or as a workbook. £55/1 year subscription

• All About Reading (USA): multi-level programme, with decodable stories, textbooks, and other resources. £166 per pack. (there’s also All About Spelling)

• English Stars (AUS): yearly plan for primary aged children, follows Australian curriculum with detailed teaching plans for every module. Around £56 per year.

SCIENCE & OTHER

• Code Club (UK): free coding projects for 9-13 year olds using the Scratch program.

• Mystery Science (USA): online video lessons for primary years. Each is based on a story and ends with hands-on activities designed to use supplies you already have at home/on board. Around £20 per month.

• Twinkl (UK): wide library of printable resources and worksheets for UK primary school teachers and parents, in all subjects.

• Time4learning: interactive multimedia content including animations, instructional videos, worksheets and hands-on projects. Monthly subscription £16-25.

• Duolingo: language learning for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic and many more.

COMPLETE CURRICULUM

• Structured Home Learning (UK): complete, timetabled plans and resources from reception to GCSE. Modules designed to be completed in a morning. From £299 per year.

• Critical Thinking Company (USA): books and software for all years, covering reading, writing, maths, science and social studies.

• Timberdoodle (USA): comprehensive curriculum delivered on a USB. Christianbased as standard, with non-religious pack options. A full year’s resources range from £500-£850.

• Calvert Education (USA): online learning with individual and family subscription options, over 45 courses. £330 per child or £590 for a family plan.

• Oak Meadow (USA): complete curriculum for all ages, including 36-week lesson plans, optional craft and activity resources. Uses a Waldorf/steiner holistic approach. From around $400.

• Galore Park (UK): text books and resources used by UK independent schools for KS2 upwards, including 11+ and 13+ exam prep.