Kideos is a place for children to safely watch videos online. Each video on Kideos has been screened by their ‘Video Advisory Council’ before appearing on the site. Their goal is to empower parents to feel comfortable in allowing their child to spend time on Kideos, while also making sure children have a thoroughly entertaining experience.
The web site offers early learners, with the aid of care-givers, a tool to find and use content in the form of
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. It is possible for the child, alone or with assistance, to select content. The content that is found to be most engaging or requested by a child can be added to a personal list, via an updateable ‘My page’ mechanism.
There is also a selection of Educational Games for children aged 7 – 12
Playbox has some delightful pre-school activities from Planet Science. Three levels of difficulty in the science themed pairing , jigsaws and matching games.
But that’s not all Planet Science has to offer!
Planet Science also offers teachers lesson plans that include the use of online and offline resources. Parents looking for activities to get their children excited about learning science should the parents section of Planet Science.
The Battle for Planet Science is one of the featured games on Planet Science. Battle for Planet Science requires students to use their knowledge of a variety of science concepts in order to succeed in the game.
ICT in the Early Years is a new site from Homerton Children’s Centre. It includes themed planning, materials for CPD as well as useful guidance and resources. The gallery shows examples of ICT supporting and extending opportunities for children.
KidsPsych is for parents to share with their children up to 9 years old. Bright and colourful games and puzzles.
Train Tracker is a lovely activity for young children who are still developing their mouse control. Can also be used with switches for pupils with special needs. Pupils create their own track then watch the train as it chuffs along – or not!
