Learning zone

Here are some links to useful learning resources. You might find these useful in supporting your child's learning at home.

Have you come across any interesting and useful curriculum resources while working with your children at home? If so, please complete a contact form entry and let us know!

The links below have been chosen because they either provide support for your children (especially when completing homework) or give guidance for parents wanting to know more about their child's learning.

Please pay particular attention to the information around internet safety, as this is an incredibly important aspect of children's learning and general ICT use.

Internet Safety

Swiggle
Search engine that is set up to promote safe internet searches.

Think u Know
CEOP's website for children to learn about safer internet use

Kidsmart
Links to useful resources

Childnet
Resources for learning about safe internet use

Computing

We are particularly proud of our computing work at Langham. We strive to provide the children with a stimulating computing curriculum that allows them to experiment with programming, robots and a range of other skills.

Learn Coding with videos, resources and instructions from Aardman Studios. Uses Scratch platform.

Lots of courses, activities and games to try from Code.org.

Lightbot puzzle

Scratch

EV3 tutorial

Code.org UK

Try some of these puzzles to start you thinking like a coder.

English

There are many elements of the English curriculum; grammar, punctuation, spelling, narrative writing, non-fiction writing, editing skills, discussion etc. Some of these elements are easier to work on at home than others. You could use the guidance, games and activities below to help you.

Government guidance for parents

Glossary of terms - for help clarifying any key stage 2 definitions!

GPS glossary - content for each year group.

KS1 Bitesize- games to help with key elements of literacy in key stage 1

Maths

Remember, you can practice lots of different numeracy skills just by logging in to Mathletics. You can challenge classmates, teachers and children from around the world! Can you earn yourself some Mathletics certificates?

Maths Games

Nrich- puzzles and problem solving.

History

We aim to encourage historical curiosity and develop the children's skills in researching and exploring different historical figures and eras. Throughout their time at school children will investigate why Henry VIII had so many wives, whether Boudicca was a heroine or a villain etc.

Geography

At Langham we try to instill a sense of curiosity across the curriculum and our Geography learning often ties in with the History themes.

British Museum Young Explorers

Boudicca Hero or Villain? fromE2BN

Can you find our school on an Ordnance Survey Map?

First Aid