Kidszone
There are a range of online learning resources and free software applications that Applecroft students will use at various times. Details of the key resources we utilise throughout the school can be found below. Please click on the images to open the links:
Online Learning Resources
SAM Learning Primary
SAM Learning Primary is an online subscription service for Primary Schools. It supports the development of personalised learning through interactive test practice completed and marked on screen. The service is already used in over 1,200 Primary Schools to support pupils preparing for KS2 SATs.
Kaleidos Learning Platform
The RM Kaleidos Learning Platform is a dynamic and scalable web-based education that enables schools to create personal online work spaces, and encourages student collaboration and communication.
BBC Bitesize Revision
BBC Bitesize is the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. The Key Stage 1 website covers numeracy and literacy, with the Key Stage 2 site covering Maths, English and Science. Key Stage 3 shares the same subjects as KS2 but has more subcategories.
Woodlands Junior School Maths Zone
We have several fun online interactive activities here to help you not only improve your mental maths skills, but also to help you with your SATs revision too! These pages are aimed at 7 - 11 year olds.
Free Software Applications
- Tux Paint
Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12. It combines an easy-to-use interface with fun sound effects and an encouraging cartoon mascot: Visit Website - Tux Typing
Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor for children. It features several different types of gameplay, at a variety of difficulty levels: Visit Website - Pivot Stickfigure Animator
Pivot Stickfigure Animator is a unique software, that allows you to create stick figure animations easily and without any artistic skills: Visit Website - BlockCAD
A freeware program for building virtual models with Lego-like bricks: Visit Website
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