In these unprecedented times, we are hoping to support you all as best we can by sharing links for pupils and teachers to have fun improving their skills. https://www.thefablecottage.com/ – new versions of traditional tales especially for language learners, teachers, and anyone who enjoys a nice story. This is normally a subscription website, but the…

The Japan Society has produced a series of free downloadable teaching resources for primary aged pupils to help them learn about Japan https://www.japansociety.org.uk/schools/resources__trashed/downloads/a-resource-pack-for-primary/ There is also a great video describing haiku verse at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HRmcKqVmqg Why not try to write a special verse about the coming of Spring. Listen to the story called Momotaro here  

While children are away from school, why not let  them discover three very different countries; India, Japan and Brazil. The resources have been produced to meet requirements of the National Curriculum in Geography at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. There are easy  to follow teachers’ notes and downloadable photo packs to help bring…

  Nathalie Paris who owns Nattalingo and works in a number of County Durham schools has set up a number of lessons for children who are staying at home. https://nattalingo.co.uk/weekly-french-planning-for-children/  

  We plan to post some activities with an international theme which can be used by schools and by pupils during the time when schools are only open to children of key workers. It would help us to tailor the materials if you could let us know what might work best for you in your…