As many of you know, I used to be a teacher, but now I am a little further out of touch with that world than some of my friends.
One of my friends- an amazing classroom teacher (and all round awesome person) is busy at the moment creating a list of resources for the kids that she teaches and she has been super kind as to share them with me so that I can share them with you. Because you know what, we can get through this.
But only if we work together.

I would love it if you could support my friend Erin, by visiting her Teacher's Pay Teachers store, and checking out the maths starters she has that will make your K-2 maths time at home MUCH more fun. I've started using them and love them!
Literacy resources
- Online phonics/reading program for K-2. Free on computer and currently free on iOS. Small cost on Google Play.
- Free decodable readers for K-2
- Watch a story read aloud by actors
- Read a book online (Epic has a 30 day free trial)
- Your local library will have online books for kids you can access for free. You just need a Library account. Georges River Library use Libby, which you access via your phone/iPad/Android device
- Vooks - video books. Free 30 day trial.
- Audible currently have free kids books:
- Reading/Comprehension for kids in 3-6
Multi subject:
- ABC Education – Lots of learning resources and games in a variety of subject areas
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- More worksheet style: from Teach Starter
Maths Resources:
- Manga High have a 30 day free trial
- Khan academy have free maths activities:
- These are the skip-counting songs I use in my classroom.
- Jack Hartman also has lots of counting songs (and count/exercise activities). They are not my favourite to listen to, but my class really like them.
Science:
- Science experiment ideas from Science Bob
- Nature Study Australia
Technology skills:
- Typing Club.Practise typing
- Code.org Learn coding. This one is really fun. My class last year loved it! (Haven't had a chance to start with this year's class).
Movement and Mindfulness Resources:
- Exercise at home - dancing, brain breaks, movement activities and mindfulness
- Excellent mindfulness activities for kids.
Things to watch:
Netflix:
- Story Bots
- Magic School Bus
- 72 animal series
- Our Planet- David Attenbrough
- Veggie Tales
- Justin Time
- Wild Kratts
ABC Iview
Andy's Adventures
Playschool
Sesame Street
Mister maker
Number Blocks
Octonauts
Daniel Tiger
Youtube
Cosmic Kids YogaMore life
Reader Interactions
- Science experiment ideas from Science Bob
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