
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
HWB and J2E

HWB is a great tool as it can be used on android, iPads and PC’s.All the children’s work are saved on to the cloud, and can be easily accessed by children and staff. Children are able to come back to work on a later date and edit it. There are many different apps that can be used in many different ways.
For your child to access HWB, please visit:
Your child will need to log in with their HWB username and password.
Maths Blast and Spell Blast

Once your child has logged into HWB, they can access a great app to help them with their spellings and times tables called J2Blast. J2Blast can be found by clicking on the Just2easy button once your child has logged into Hwb and then clicking on the J2Blast tile.
Within the app, children are able to click and drag the slider to choose different levels of difficulty with their spelling and times tables, or they can go online and play against their friends and children from all over the world.
Teach your Monster to Read

Teach your Monster to Read is a great app that can be used on both Android and Apple iOS devices. This app will help your child develop their phonic skills and word building skills which will enable them to develop their reading further, in a fun and engaging way.
The great news is that the company behind this app has now made this app FREE to everyone during this difficult time, which is absolutely great news.
To download, visit these links:
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id828392046
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teachyourmonstertoread.tmapp
Ten Minutes a Day Times Tables

DK’s Ten Minutes a Day Times Tables app is a great free app on Apple iOS that will really help your child with their times tables. They can practice any times table and move on to challenging races which include mixed levels.
You can download it using this link:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/10-minutes- a-day-times-tables/id775904110
Hit The Button

We use Hit The Button often throughout the week to consolidate number bonds, times-tables as well as building on our division facts.
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This online app can be access for free at:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
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Or if your child would like to get the app for their tablet, they can get it for Apple’s operating here:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/hit-the-button-maths/id1001893116?mt=8
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Or on Android here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.topmarks.HitTheButton
Twinkl

www.twinkl.co.uk/offer - This website provides educators with a fantastic range of learning resources for use within the classroom. Due to the current circumstances they have opened up to allow all parents access to their resources for home learning. It is usually a paid for subscription to be able to access most of the resources on the website, however they have given all parents a month free.
Please set up an account and use the code UKTWINKLHELPS.
Duolingo

With Duolingo's free mobile app or web, a few minutes a day, everyone can learn a new language. Learn 30+ languages online with bite-size lessons. We've added it on to our list as it's a great way to learn Welsh for both children and adults!
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To download it from the Apple App Store, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/duolingo-learn-spanish-french/id570060128?mt=8
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Or if you would like to download it for any Android device, please use the link below:
Oxford Owl

This website has many useful resources for both literacy and numeracy. There are games and activities as well as e-books. The e-books are linked to the Oxford Reading Tree which is the same programme that we use in school. Please select your child’s reading level to access a range of suitable books. Please also remember to question your children whilst reading to reinforce their understanding of what is being read. Your child should aim to read a new book each week.
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To access the website, please click on the link below:
Active Learn Primary

Abacus Active Learn is a fun and interactive way for your child to develop the skills learnt in school at home. Your child's teacher adds interactive games to your child's account which reinforces what they have learnt in that term. Your child has their own personalised login so that they can access the programme at home. The great thing about their Active Learn accounts is that it can be used on any tablet or laptop.
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You can access Active Learn by clicking on the link below:
Class Dojo

Class Dojo is a website that supports students in their learning and provides parents with the opportunity to communicate with the class teacher.
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Click here to download it on all the available platforms:
