Home Learning opportunities
Numeracy
Sumdog
Website: https://www.sumdog.com
What it does: Sumdog uses fun, game-based activities to develop maths fluency and problem-solving skills. Questions adapt to each child's level, making it suitable for learners from Early Level through to Second Level. It is widely used in Scottish schools and is aligned with Curriculum for Excellence
Topmarks Maths
Website: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games
What it does: A collection of free interactive maths games covering counting, number, place value, time, shape, money and mental maths. Activities are organised by age and stage.
BBC Bitesize Scotland Maths
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
What it does: Provides videos, games, practice activities and quizzes designed to support learning across Scotland's curriculum, including numeracy and mathematics.
ICT Games Maths
Website: https://ictgames.com
What it does: A range of engaging maths games covering counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and place value. Particularly popular with younger learners.
Literacy
Read Write Inc. (RWI) Parent Portal
Website: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
What it does:
The Read Write Inc. Phonics parent portal provides free resources to help families support reading and phonics at home. Parents can access videos explaining the programme, Speed Sounds charts, practice activities, guidance on blending sounds, and free eBooks matched to their child's stage of reading development
Teach Your Monster to Read
Website: https://www.teachyourmonster.orgWhat it does: An award-winning game that teaches phonics, early reading and word recognition through fun, interactive activities. Ideal for children beginning their reading journey.
BBC Bitesize Scotland Literacy
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
What it does: Supports reading, writing, spelling and grammar through engaging videos, games and quizzes linked to the Scottish curriculum.
ICT Games English
Website: https://ictgames.com
What it does: Interactive phonics, spelling and reading games designed to make literacy learning fun while reinforcing key skills taught in primary classrooms.
10. Storyline Online
Website: https://www.storylineonline.net
What it does: Features high-quality children's books read aloud by well-known actors. Excellent for developing listening skills, vocabulary and a love of reading.
Supporting Learning at Home
Regular short practice sessions are often more effective than longer sessions. We encourage families to spend 10-15 minutes several times each week exploring these resources together and celebrating progress along the way.