October has been a busy month for us and as promised I want to let you know about some of the recent resources that we have added to Topmarks.
Interactive Whiteboard Resources
We have added an additional subject to our Interactive Whiteboard pages, namely music at Key Stages 1 - 3 (ages 5 - 14). We have organised the featured sites into two categories; 'Making Music' and 'Composers and Instruments'. If you know of any more great sites we would love to hear from you about them.
Additions to Our Search Engine
Maths - Key Stages 1 and 2, P2 - P7, Ages 6 - 10
Patty's Paints
Children can test their knowledge of multiplication tables and then try their hand at racing your car round a track. There is a facility for turning the music off if required.
Maths & Design Technology - Key Stages 3 and 4, S1 - S5, Ages 11 - 16
Yenka Home Licence for Teachers and Pupils
If you are a teacher register for a free home licence for yourself and your pupils to use Yenka products in maths and technology.
English - Early Years, Key Stage 1, P1 - P2, Ages 4 - 6
What's the difference
A lovely online sorting game intended to stimulate discussion between adult and young child to promote language development. It could also be used for sorting materials lessons.
Communication Cookbook
The Communication Cookbook is a selection of brilliant online or downloadable activities to support children’s language and communication.
English - Key Stage 3, S1, Ages 11 - 12
Basic Literacy Starters
A selection of PowerPoint presentations designed as lesson starters on basic skills. There are accompanying worksheets and teacher notes.
Biology/Science - Early Years, Key Stage 1, P1 - P2, Ages 3 - 6
Climbers and Creepers
Designed for 3 - 6 year olds this site has learning activities on plants and animals.
Biology/Science - Key Stages 2 and 3, P4 - S3, Ages 7 - 14
National Insect Week 2008
Though National Insect Week is over for this year this site is definitely worth a visit if you want to find out about insects. Check-out the small talk diaries in the fun section for close-up videos of insects which are amazing for minibeast topics.
Environment - Key Stage 4, S5, Ages 15 - 16
Operation Climate Control
Operation Climate Control is a scenarios-based climate change multi-player game for 15-16 year olds and designed for use in the classroom with a teacher. It is designed to educate about the elements and impact of climate policy.
ICT - Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2, Ages 5 - 11
ITASS ICT Scheme Of Work
Here you will find ICT schemes of work from Foundation to Year 6 which include a variety of downloadable teaching resources. To access Promethean Flipcharts if you don't have that board you may like to download the ActivPrimary Viewer.
Music - Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 P2 - S3, Ages 6 - 14
Nashville Symphony Website for Kids
A fantastic website to learn about instruments of an orchestra. It has been designed especially for children and young people. Members of the orchestra talk about their work. Each instrument is featured and it explains where each fits in to the orchestra.
Look out for more new additions next month in my Best of November post.