At Home Resources 

We have put together loads of useful resources, including advice, support, information and activities which you can use while spending time at home.

• Weekly Wins Diary - It can be really helpful to focus on what you have achieved and using this diary template can be great way of doing this.  Each week think of three weekly wins, or use it to record when something nice happens.  You can write down what happened; when it happened; who did you help and how did you feel afterwards.

• Lockdown Projects from The Drama Geezers
• Fun Family Activities
• Arts and Crafts
• Theatre, Museum tours and Activities
• Music, Dance and Exercise 

Further home resources listed below:

Animals, Zoos and Farms 

• BBC Earth's 50 top natural history moments - Explore 50 of the most amazing natural history moments from BBC Earth, based on likes and shares on their social media platforms.

• Paignton Zoo - Live Flamingo Webcam; Enjoy looking at Paignton Zoo's resident Chilean Flamingos and Duck species enjoying their peaceful lagoon exhibit, with a camera view that changes every 30 seconds

• Edinburgh Zoo’s panda cam, penguin cam, tiger cam and koala cam
• Dublin Zoo’s elephant webcam
• Wildlife Trust Cumbria has a badger came
• Farm Food 360 offers 11 virtual tours of Canadian farms from minks, pigs and cows to apples and eggs
• San Diego Zoo has live animal cams, activities, and games
• London Zoo take a look behind the scenes at the zoo and see the amazing work that goes into looking after some of the most fascinating and endangered animals in the world
• Sea Life Sydney: Penguin Playtime, National Aquarium USA, life in the ocean deep and live animals watch
• BBC Earth Kids - Provides best clips from the BBC's Natural History Programmes, specifically curated for curious explorers  The engaging site is packed with fun facts, inspiring hosts, amazing creatures and information about our planet

• Folly Farm barn webcam

Virtual Travel

Don’t let travel restrictions prevent you visiting some of the planet’s most famous family attractions. In response to the pandemic, many attractions have enhanced their virtual experiences so that they are now even more engaging for families. 

• Visit Al Khazna, Petra, Jordan - The ancient city of Petra has been standing for over 2000 years.  Known as 'Rose City' thanks to its blush-coloured stone, this amazing wonder is a window into lost civilsation.  Enjoy the most iconic locations in the city, and learn all about them with the accompanying audio guide
• Visit the Taj Mahal, India - This monument is iconic to people around the world because of its symmetry and white marble.  Now, the whole world can experience the Taj Mahal on Street View.  From the comfort of your own home, take a tour around the ak Mahal as if you were walking around the building itself
• Visit to The Colosseum, Rome - You cannot picture Rome without picturing its icon, The Colosseum.  Its history stretches back 2000 years, when the Roman Empire was at its peak.  You too can now tour the Colesseum on an hour-long virtual walking tour that takes you through this wonder of the world
• National Parks of the United States, colourful street carnivals and virtual tour of London 

• The Eiffel Tower, Machu Picchu, Pharaoh Ramesses, Universal Orlando Resort and Stonehenge 

Something for Youth

• Tower Hamlets Youth Service
• Spotlight Youth online programmes
• Watch Romeo and Juliet for free - Dominic Dromgoole's production brings refreshing clarity to one of Shakespeare's famous and best-loved tragedies, drawing out the contemporary relevance of this passionate teenage love story

Reading, Writing and Talking

Education and Learning

• Free foreign language worksheets – Language worksheets to help you and your family to learn how to say a few words in the local language when you’re traveling
• OpenLearn – The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all Open Learn courses are free to study. We offer nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas
• Open Culture – Learn 48 languages online for free
• Educational videos and resources for free- you now have access to visually stunning, curriculum-aligned video content and teaching resources. Each video aligns with the curriculum and is designed with a specific year group and subject in mind. Choose from hundreds of educational titles in our exclusive collection for all subjects, including English, Science, Maths, History, Geography and Technologies, as well as student wellbeing titles
• BBC Languages – Learn languages online free
• Creative online course – 10 free online course that aim to boost cognitive functions and hone problem - solving and thinking skills
• Tutorful – Top Geography websites, YouTube videos and resources
• Digital Design Museum is a new series of online content bringing the world of design into your home
• e-Bug from Public Health England is an international health education resources that teachers’ children and young people about hygiene, the spread of infections, and antibiotics
• The Royal Museums Greenwich have teamed up with their Astronomy Education Team to produce online activities and videos. There is plenty to keep budding space enthusiast entertained at home with resources designed by real astronomers, who are also professional science communicators. Activities cater for early years to key stage 5, whilst their school holidays link provides activities for the whole family
• Bitesize – Daily content from the BBC to support learning at home from primary to secondary and post 16

• Introduction to Engineering – The Smallpeice Trust has given young people everything they need to explore their passion for engineering, making big ideas a reality

Resources for children with special educational needs

• Mousetrap theatre project – We run a range of creative learning projects and theatre – going experiences which support, educate and empower young people with additional needs
• Stephen Hawking Primary School has some useful resources for parents
• The Sensory Project has lots of accessible activities, including cause and effect activities
• The Lord's Taverners have launched a free online hub aimed at disadvantaged and disabled young people.  It is designed to increase physical activity and help with mental wellbeing amid the coronavirus pandemic
• Speech and Language Kids - An extensive range of education and therapy resources for parents and teachers of children with speech and language problems
• Bring the Noise - For Young Disabled Learners - BBC bring the noise has music, dance and sign for primary school aged children
• Chatter Pack – Free speech and language, OT and many other SEND resources for families

Something for the Adults

• The 'Zetangle' method - Rick Roberts is a former Buddhist Monk who jointly developed the 'Zetangle' method of drawing patterns, which she says offered her 'freedom and well-being and complete focus'.  Sound good to you?  Take a look at the eight-step Zetangle Method
• Showstopper! The Improvised Musical - ADULTS ONLY. After more than 1,000 productions, the Showstoppers improvisation crew are some of the quickest wits in the business. So it's no surprise that when they were faced with a West End closure they live-streamed a performance. Watch their custome-made, never-to-be-repeated improvised musical
• Online Festive Tea Dance - The Sunshine Kings jazz and swing band will play a selection of old favourities. Popular dance leader Tony Lane will demonstrate some steps for a range of dancing styles. It's a wonderful opportunity to dress up for the occasion and quick step into the spirit of the season. Tune in to view on our YouTube channel from 2-4pm on 17 December or any time over the festive period