Code.org
Free online courses on coding are meant for use in all settings and can be taught by teachers, parents or volunteers. The coding activities are top quality and well worth a look.
Easy Drawing Guides
Step-by-step instructions, videos and print out sheets which show you how to draw animals, plants and popular characters.
Design a Talking Car
Design a talking car by choosing how it looks and sounds. Imagine it's for show and tell. There are audio instructions.
Design a Talking Cat
Design a talking cat by choosing how it looks and sounds. Imagine it's for show and tell. There are audio instructions.
Inside the Human Body
A superb interactive simulation which explores each of the systems of the body demonstrating their structure and function.
GCSE Bitesize Revision - English
Taking GCSE English? Here are some useful aids to revision. The site looks at a wide variety of aspects such as composing essays, to work on set texts. There is a section on Standard Grade English if you are in Scotland.
Storynory
Free audio books, including classic fairy tales, myths, verse, Bible stories and original stories for children. Download mp3 files, burn to CD, subscribe to kids' podcast. The only downside is that there is advertising at the end of the stories.
The Roman Baths - Learning Hub
Discover the history of the Roman Baths and what life was like thousands of years ago. Play games, read stories and explore the world of Aquae Sulis!
Child's Progress Checker
These progress checkers will provide short questions you can answer to see how your baby or child is getting on with their talking and understanding of words.
Who is Jackson Pollock?
A web page by the Tate Gallery all about Jackson Pollock and his method of painting.
