Moodle:

http://moodle.myvle.org/nansen/

Our School's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

General:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools

Lots of games, activities and information for pupils and parents on all subjects.

Literacy:

www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/B/bookbox/home1.htm

Channel 4 Book box site. It aims to bring the world of authors, poets and illustrators closer to children. There is also a writer’s toolkit which provides children with hints on story writing.

www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/home.do

Poems organised by theme, poetic forms and poets – the children can even hear the poems being performed.

Numeracy:

www.counton.org

Lots of maths related facts, interactive games, number challenges and examples of maths used in art.

Science:

www.naturedetectives.org.uk/

Website for ‘The Woodland Trust’. A number of activities that link to Life Processes and Living Things.

www.rspb.org.uk/youth

Full of facts and fun games that help children explore and learn about birds.

http://puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/game.php?game=roller

KS2 pupils can design their own roller coaster. Great for developing children’s understanding of gravity, friction, force and acceleration.

www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/

Lots of great interactive activities and games linked to healthy eating.

ICT:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Dance Mat style typing lessons!

Geography:

www.earth.google.com

A fascinating site with aerial photographs of the whole world! Addictive!

www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com

A child friendly website that highlights climate change and environmental issues.

History:

www.maryrose.org/dive_in

A great site. It takes you on an interactive journey to learn about the ship and those who sailed on her.

www.horrible-histories.co.uk

Website linked to the popular books.