We will be adding to this list as we go along so please check in regularly for any additions. Also feel free to use the comments section to provide any useful suggestions or recommendations.

Department of Education

• Fuse: https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Primary (Victorian government site providing resources for learning and fun. Explore featured resources,  discover topics and get creative with digital tools.)

Maths

• Numbernut: http://www.numbernut.com/ (This site offers an introduction to mathematics and its variety of topics. There is a topic based list of links on leesclassroom  at http://leesclassroom.global2.vic.edu.au/online-maths-activities/numbernut-com/)

• Mathletics: http://login.mathletics.com/  (All 3 to 6 students at MPPS have a Mathletics subscription. This will allow them to access tasks set by their teachers. Students and parents will also be able to log on at anytime to investigate new information, online activities and questions on all Victorian Curriculum maths areas.)

Literacy

• Grammaropolis: https://www.grammaropolis.com/whyGrammaropolis.php (Short videos illustrates a specific role of the 8 different parts of speech. These entertaining videos can also be accessed through our Proof Reading and Editing Checklist page.)

• Grammar Monster: https://www.grammar-monster.com/ (Offers a comprehensive grammar glossary, list of common errors and hundreds of interactive tests. Suitable for older students and confident 3/4 writer.)

• Vocabulary Spelling City: https://www.spellingcity.com/

• Trueflix: https://sdm-tfx.digital.scholastic.com/?authCtx=U.794217314 ( Wide range of Scholastics information text that can be read online.)

Science

• Scienceflix: https://sdm-sfx.digital.scholastic.com/?authCtx=U.794217314 (Science books, videos and other resources from Scholastic.)

• Science Kids: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html (The site has a great variety of interactive science games covering subjects from living things to physical processes and everything in between.)

• Brain Pop: https://go.brainpop.com/COVID19?utm_source=covidhub&utm_medium=hero&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access (A great site for interactive science learning with lots of animations, movies, and short interactive quizzes. They are currently offering free BrainPOP access for schools and families impacted by school closures.)

STEM

• Do you enjoy watching fun videos to learn how things work? Then visit Australia’s national science channel, RiAus
• Got any science questions? Why not ‘Ask Dr Universe’
• Are you interested to learn how to code? Then check out Code.org
• Ever dreamt of becoming an Astronaut? Explore our solar system at NASA

OTHERS

• Cool Australia (https://www.coolaustralia.org/whats-new-cool-australia/ have selected some of their favourite topics and lessons that can be easily adapted to the home environment. Parents can sign up and access downloadable worksheets and teaching notes to help guide conversations in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. A cool activity to start with may be: Years 3 & 4 Outdoor Leaf Bowl – Explore the natural patterns in the backyard and create a Visual Arts project. To find out more about Cool Australia go to https://www.coolaustralia.org/about-us/our-work-vision/)
• Learning Potential (https://www.learningpotential.gov.au/ Learning Potential Resources offers literacy and numeracy activities, games and videos for parents and carers to use at home with primary school children. The site provides a range of offline and online activities with popular, everyday themes that support the Australian Curriculum.)
• ABC Education (For Parents https://education.abc.net.au/newsandarticles, For  Students https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/resources)