Below are helpful links and resources to help you and your families through this difficult time.
GOV.UK has released a list of helpful links and resources to support home learning during school closures. Click the link below to view.
Useful Websites
Mindfulness Apps for Children
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Smiling Mind App
www.smilingmind.com.au
Free app with mindfulness sessions included.
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Mindshift App
www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt
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Mindful Powers App
www.mindfulpowersforkids.com
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Chill Panda App
www.chillpanda.co.uk
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Worrinots App
www.worrinots.com
Helpful Videos
Source: National Centre for Children and Families
Source: National Centre for Children and Families
Downloadable Resources
Educational Websites
Pie Corbett’s Literacy Units – You can access these units via the link below to view ideas on children’s writing.
Pie Corbett Literacy Units Web page
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Phonics Play
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
(Currently Free Access)
Username : march20
Password : home
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Teach Your Monster To Read
www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
(Free on computers, account setup needed)
Great for early readers
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Born to move
https://borntomove.lesmills.com
Visit this website to view workouts. You can also download the Born To Move App and login using the details below.
Username : bursar@moorside-academy.co.uk
Password : moorside