Help at Home

There are many ways you can assist your child’s learning outside of school. Below you can find a selection of resources and exercises you can try with your child at home.

In addition you may wish to consider:

  • There are many Apps available that can assist with learning at home e.g. Numberjacks, Bugs and Numbers, Andre Brodie Mental Maths, Squeebles.
  • Fun games including numbers like Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders can assist with numeracy.
  • Also look for numbers everywhere in your environment, these might appear when cooking, shopping or telling the time.

Phonics

We use Read Write Inc phonics – please see the website: https://www.ruthmiskin.com/parents/

Mr Thorne has designed a range of youtube films to assist younger children with phonics. Watch his channel here.

Reading
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder

Handwriting
We use the Penpals for handwriting scheme.

Maths
KS1 and Early Years Maths Calculations Policy 2022 23
Mastering the Maths curriculum
Maths advice for parents
KS1 Bare necessities – A set of Maths games created by Wiltshire Primary School.
KS2 Bare necessities – A set of Maths games created by Wiltshire Primary School.
Mathematical Vocabulary Guide
Home Learning Recommended Maths List