How to support home learning
Follow this guidance to create a positive learning environment at home
Be realistic about what you can do
Keep to a timetable wherever possible
Make time for exercise and breaks throughout the day
Start each afternoon with Tedfit – our own Teddy Hastings has set up his own work out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGo5BAQ9pkg
Other activities to keep children engaged throughout the day
An example of home-learning timetables
ACTIVITY |
Suggested length of time |
Possible activities |
Activities set by my teacher |
1 hour |
Every day log on to Active Learn to complete online and paper based activities set by your teacher |
Spellings |
10 mins |
Look cover write check, write in a sentence, spelling test, mnemonics, etc. See your year group word list for what you need to practice. |
Timetables/ number bonds etc |
10 mins |
Online games, paper based or quiz from parent/brother etc. See on-line Class Pages or handout for what your year group needs to practice. |
Exercise |
At least 10 mins |
Joe Wicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w Go noodle https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2YBT7HYqCbbvzu3kKZ3wnw Just dance – youtube just dance Or play wii fit or just dance if you have one Practice mindfulness |
Spanish |
10 mins |
get an adult to create a free account and practise 10 mins a day |
Life skills |
20 mins |
Learn a new skill eg knitting, tie your shoelaces, whittling, cooking, sewing, calligraphy, telling the time etc. |
Read for pleasure |
20 mins |
Read a book, comic or magazine |
Create |
At least 30 mins |
Do something creative – draw, dance, sing, paint, write a poem make something etc |
Fresh air |
At least 30 mins |
Go outside into the garden and get some fresh air if possible. Play football, go for a run, walk a dog, ride your bike, go for a walk etc if you are allowed |
Do something for someone else! |
20 mins |
Help your family e.g. Lay the table, tidy your bedroom, help a sibling, read a story to a younger relative, make dinner, wash up etc. |
Do something fun |
At least an hour |
Do something you enjoy and makes you happy each day – play, watch TV, read etc. |
Connect with others |
20 mins |
Skype, phone, text, email, write a letter or go on social media to connect with family and friends, especially elderly |