Happy Home Learning

There is no time limit for watching the videos. You can conveniently use these materials at your own pace and dip into the relevant sections as your child grows older.

A 2 minute introductory video will clearly explain where to start viewing. Or you may wish to browse a succinct PDF that signposts you for each year group. I am mindful that age isn't always the best guide to stage. Therefore you are encouraged to view the earlier videos to learn more simple methods or view later videos to offer greater challenge.

The new Early Years Curriculum for Reception children now proposes introducing children to 'odd' and 'even' numbers. These videos will help with this. I am sure that an able Reception child, particularly in the summer term, would enjoy being challenged by the playful, active ideas for learning to chant in twos. Remember, this resource is designed to be suitable for your child as they grow throughout primary school. You have constant access to this resource, so you would be able to dip into the videos once again, as your child changes year group.

Watching every video would take nearly an hour. However, I recommend just dipping into the sections that are relevant for your child's year group. You can try the activities in each 2-3 minute section with your child until they are confident and then move on. This resource is useful for you to support your child's learning at their own pace.

Yes! These can be viewed from a phone, tablet or computer.

Absolutely! In fact, in the introduction I recommend that you do just that. They are designed to inspire your child to want to learn in new and exciting ways.

The PDF in the introduction will provide you with clear guidance on where to start. The beauty of this resource is that you can begin from your child's unique starting point. If you have an able child, you have the option of viewing videos featured later on in the tutorial to offer challenge. If you are concerned about potential gaps in your child's learning, you may wish to view earlier sections. Most sections are conveniently broken up into 2-3 minute blocks. I recommend making sure that your child is completely secure and confident with each block before moving on. Conveniently, this online tool will remember which sections you have viewed and completed, so that when you take a break, you can simply return and continue from where you left off. Of your course you can revisit sections as many times as you wish. Repetition is beneficial for younger and older learners alike. If you have an older child, you may wish to spend more time dipping into the downloadable 'top tips' and glossary booklets.

The films are very child friendly and, in my experience, children learn brilliantly from other children. Children also learn from other children's mistakes, as featured in these videos. In fact, this can be reassuring for a child who is struggling to learn a new concept. Although a child in hospital may be unable to join in with the full range of activities, the videos are playful and uplifting. They illustrate how food and very basic items can be transformed into educational resources. And that, in fact, a child's most precious learning resource involves spending time learning with an enthusiastic, confident and skilled adult.