Here are some things you might find interesting!
Joke section
Pet home learning with the Blue Cross
As a school we have links with the Blue Cross (an animal charity) and they have shared with us some resources for you to use at home. They will also be creating a parent portal shortly which we will share with you. Please see the Blue Cross links below that you may wish to use at home.
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/petcasts-podcast - Strictly Star Gemma chats to specialists about different pet related subjects
https://www.facebook.com/thebluecrossUK/videos/30-seconds-of-calm-ep-11-blue-cross/616803372236571/ - 30 seconds of calm videos – a lovely watch and something that can relieve some stress!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ssRH32f30 - Scatter feeding for your dog a wonderful video from one of our behaviourists, Claire, that shows how children can keep their dog entertained and enthused during lockdown.
Internet Safety
Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. They have created some fantastic home learning packs to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools. Each fortnight, they will be releasing new home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at a time when they will be spending more time online at home.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/
PE
We follow Real PE and we will be sending out information to you so that you can access the @create_dev #realplay at home programme. It's FREE for all our families and we are very excited to be able to share this resource to help support our school community to learn & play together with over 250 challenges & 1000s of hours of fun & physical activity! #homelearning #realplayhomelearning. See full video here: http://vimeo.com/398010428.
We have launched a weekly WHS Active challenge for you all to take part in. The letter with all of the details is in the parent section of the website. For this week’s challenge, click here. Enjoy!
In the meantime, here are links to resources that may be useful for you;
Disney 10 minute shake ups (at home games to play featuring some well loved Disney/Pixar characters) - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
Teach Active (Access 250+ different activities, all designed to complement your child’s learning in school, in a fun and active way.) - https://www.teachactive.org/2020/03/teach-active-homework-free-for-parents/
Imoves (Fun activities for teachers and parents to keep children happy, healthy and focussed) - https://imoves.com/the-imovement
Supermovers (Fun curriculum linked resources to get your class moving while they learn) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
Les Mills ( 20 or 40-minute class is jam-packed with cool music and foundation fitness moves and fun games) - https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/born-to-move-free
GoNoodle (lots of fun videos, games and off-screen activities) - https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/
Other activities
Primary Carnival Maths - Click here
PRIMARY Club-Wembley-Kids-Activity-Pack (1) - Click here
PRIMARY Summer colouring sheets - Click here
Family Learning Keeping in Touch Issue 16
Inspirational Quotes - Colouring
For tips from Family Learning, Click here
Audible have made all children’s books free to access - https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
WH SAC - WH PE challenge. Click here
Tips for parents - Great British Bunting. Click here
All 5 ways to wellbeing during coronavirus. Click here
Chore chart activity. Click here
Planting a seed activity. Click here
Mindulness challenge cards. Click here
Tips for parents, simple mindful relaxations for the family. Click here
Making a pop up thank you card. Click here
One our of pupils musical tribute to all the key workers. Click here
Make a Difference Challenge. Click here
Reception chicks hatching! Click here
Voices Virtual Singing Assembly; daily at 1pm - click here
Non screen activities you can do at home - click here
PE Classes; Joe Wicks - The Body Coach 9am Monday to Friday - click here
Great indoors; Bear Grylls & The Scouts 100 activities - click here
Audio Stories; David Walliams daily free audio story each day at 11am - click here
Music lessons; Myleene Klass Monday 10am is an interactive class, Wednesdays 6.30pm Disney-themed lullaby for babies, Friday 10am is Music Klass. Click here
Maths lesson; Carol Vorderman’s online maths tuition - click here
Dance classes; Oti Mabuse dance lessons. 11.30am for children and 7.30pm for adults - click here
Cooking; Jamie Oliver cooking lessons - click here
Science; Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince & guests - click here
Science; lessons about antibiotics and microbes - click here
Science; 50 Things to do before you are 11 and three quarters - click here
Disney 10 minute shake ups (at home games to play featuring some well loved Disney/Pixar characters) - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
Teach Active (Access 250+ different activities, all designed to complement your child’s learning in school, in a fun and active way.) - https://www.teachactive.org/2020/03/teach-active-homework-free-for-parents/
Imoves (Fun activities for teachers and parents to keep children happy, healthy and focussed) - https://imoves.com/the-imovement
Supermovers (Fun curriculum linked resources to get your class moving while they learn) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
Les Mills ( 20 or 40-minute class is jam-packed with cool music and foundation fitness moves and fun games) - https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/born-to-move-free
GoNoodle (lots of fun videos, games and off-screen activities) - https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/
Audible have made all children’s books free to access - https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Road Safety; lessons you can do at home - click here
School Values, School Motto, British Values and SMSC activities
Rainbow Challenge - click here for an activity to do with your family that links to our School Motto of ‘Be kind…’
How do we show British Values at William Harding? Click here
Virtual tours
Fancy taking a tour of some of the most amazing places? Well you can now by clicking below!
Authentic African Safari; From Impalas to fierce lions and grazing zebras, viewers can head to Etosha National Park in Namibia, Africa for a true safari from afar. See animals in their natural habitats, how they flourish and take in the beauty and wonder of Africa.
A Visit to the Amazon; Learn about the rain forest and the amazing animals that call it home! Observe how they adapted to their environment and see how they evolved over time.
Gentle as a Giant; The Houston Zoo broadcasts a variety of live animal cams to give viewers a glimpse into the lives of their animals. One of their most popular cams feature their giraffes. Throughout the day, students can logon to see giraffes grazing, at play and to learn about these sweet, gentle giants.
Cruise to the Galapagos; Channel the late Charles Darwin and visit the Galapagos Islands while aboard the ship, Endeavor II. Sight see and gaze over the terrain and learn about the diversity of animals and plants found nowhere else in the world!
Behind the Falls; Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful attractions in Canada – are you ready to journey behind it? Take an elevator and descend 125-feet into the table rock where you’ll walk through a short tunnel and gain access to two observation portals, located directly behind the falls!
A Wilderness Adventure; Yellowstone National Park, located in Wyoming, is a gorgeous 3,500-square-mile area that sits atop a volcanic hot spot that is home to bears, wolves, bison and antelope. Virtually explore the park and learn about it’s dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, gushing geysers, including the most famous, Old Faithful.
Beautiful Bahamian Corals; Dive into the turquoise waters of the Bahamas and learn about life among the coral reef! Get an up-close look at reef biodiversity and see why reefs are such an important part of our oceans.
Fly Over a Volcano; Fly over the beautiful Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in Russia and check out its spherical views and lava flows. The volcano, which erupts once every few years, will give kids a peek into a natural, but magical world.
Explore a Colossal Cave; Through an interactive tour, explore the largest cave in the world, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. Formed during the Cambrian-Permian era, the cave is believed to be almost 450 million years old!
Journey to the Grand Canyon; Make a short stop and checkout one of the deepest canyons in the world – The Grand Canyon! Spanning almost 2,000 feet, the Grand Canyon is bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island! That’s pretty large for a rock formation!
Stars Above the Sahara; Take in the beauty of stellar constellations, which consist of billions of stars within the Milky Way. This picturesque view can be found in North Africa in a sky that lights up the Sahara Desert at night.
Rover Over Mars; Travel to another planet and explore alongside a trusty rover! Through the use of a WebVR experiment, NASA gives those on earth a glimpse of the beauty beyond our world – no high-tech spaceship required!
The White House; Through the tall fence and over the green lush lawn, visitors can take an online tour of the Executive Office, see the array of art and décor of the White House and learn about its history in just a few clicks!
Dive to the Titanic; Over a hundred years ago in 1912, the Titanic made its final voyage carrying 2,200 passengers on board. Despite being coined “unsinkable” the ship hit an iceberg and sank in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic. The shipwreck site was discovered in 1989 and offers visitors to virtually visit the wreck on the ocean floor.
Liberty for All; You can’t visit New York without stopping to admire the Statue of Liberty! Take a tour of the neoclassical sculpture, located on Liberty Island. From the ground to the crown, you’ll find yourself in awe of this historical statue’s size!
Longest Wall in the World; Take a long walk from behind the screen as you discover the history and beauty of the Great Wall of China. The wall, which begins in Hushan and spans through to Beijing, spans a massive 13,000 miles! Best of all, you can virtually take this long walk without tiring out your feet!
When in Rome; Enjoy an interactive tour of the Sistine Chapel, the official residence of the pope in Vatican City. With each click, you will be captivated by the gorgeous art painted by Michelangelo and the elaborate detail that spans the architecture of the palace.
Tour the Taj; Visitors can digitally explore the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white mausoleum built alongside the Yamuna river in India. By using computer simulation, viewers can explore the inner and outside portions of the structure as well as see stunning photographs of the landmark when each interest point is clicked on the map.
At the Fire Station; Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live at the fire station? Jet off to Toronto where you will see first hand how firefighters live, care for their trucks and prepare for their jobs that help fight fires in their communities.
A Sip of Cola; Get ready to see where the popular American beverage, Coca Cola is made! Watch in amazement as you tour the soft drink factory which shows how the bottles are constructed, filled and prepared for your fridge.