Home learning
Each pupil has received a home learning pack. Each pack contains a range of paper based activities and online platform details. Pupils can complete activities from their homework menu using pencil and paper, complete activities practically or use the online platforms provided. Please use what your child feels happy and comfortable with.
We want all our pupils to have fun and be happy. Their well-being is paramount during this time. There is no pressure to complete all tasks and upload work. Seesaw is only there for pupils to access the homework menu, use the tools such as drawing and notes or if parents choose their pupils can share their activities and pictures with staff but this is an option.
We have provided pupils with links to various online platforms for them to access home learning when they can. We would also like to encourage our pupils to take care, stay safe, enjoy time at home and have fun with family members.
Online Learning Platforms
These platforms have been provided for pupils depending on their age. All pupils have access to some of the platforms below. Please do not feel pressure to use these platform. As a school we wanted to provide them to pupils to use if they wish. Please follow the links below to access support videos.
If you need any further support with any of our online learning platforms please email:
homelearning@stmichaels.wales
or for any other queries please contact
head@stmichaels.wales
click the links below to have direct access to the learning platforms and support videos.
Seesaw can be used for pupils to play and access any online games and activities that the class teacher has uploaded.
If parents wish, pupils can also share with us some of the work they have done from their homework menus but this is not essential. For our older pupils they can also complete their activities using the draw or notes section of seesaw if they wish.
https://app.seesaw.me/#/login - click here to access seesaw
Please click on the links to access the videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHB24Y-ALLY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOJ4xtbl3XE&feature=youtu.be
How to use the tools:
How to take a photo
tablet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcURfTn6omQ&feature=youtu.be
laptop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axE80K_jEsw&feature=youtu.be
Take a photo and add voice
tablet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdxaRz4DzIk&feature=youtu.be
laptop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M31qIruh7qA&feature=youtu.be
Make a video
tablet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LExPEnHyYBQ&feature=youtu.be
laptop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M31qIruh7qA&feature=youtu.be
Make a drawing
all devices - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9yalwjrxVo&feature=youtu.be
Write a note
tablet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXU0j_H7ITA&feature=youtu.be
Laptop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJZmJfAEXTA&feature=youtu.be
Giglets is an online reading platform for pupils in Year 2 - Year 6. Pupils will be allocated reading books and reading questions to complete when they are able to.
https://giglets.com/ - click here to access Giglets website.
Please click on the links to access the videos.
http://pupil.gigletsedu.com/videos?vid=398997804
How to use Giglets:
http://pupil.gigletsedu.com/videos?vid=399000442
HWB is a welsh Government platform that is available for all learners.
Pupils can access HWB to complete:
Foundation Phase (N- YR2)
JIT package - where pupils can draw, write and create animations.
Nursery and Reception - draw package in 'Just 2 Easy' to mark make and draw a picture.
Key Stage 2 ( Year 3 - Year 6)
Just 2 Easy - animation
Just 2 Code - coding activities
J2Blast - spelling and maths activities.
Please click on the links below to access videos if you or your child wuld like support of how to access resources listed above in Hwb.
How to login to HWB:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4jDiU2s-r0&feature=youtu.be
How to access Just 2 Easy and Just 2 Code:
https://www.j2e.com/help/videos/j2codeoverview
Just 2 Blast:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1241321951169335296
How to download office 365 for free:
https://hwb.gov.wales/microsoft#how-to-get-office-at-home
How to download Minecraft Education :
https://hwb.gov.wales/support-centre/hwb-services/microsoft/minecraft-education-edition/
Websites and links for physical activity
Joe Wicks PE - Physical workout online every day at 9am
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+wicks+pe+lesson
Cosmic Yoga - YouTube
Yoga videos designed for children aged 3+
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cosmickids
BBC Supermovers
interactive videos to support with Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 Maths, Literacy, PSHE using physical activity. Great for times tables - as well as videos to get you moving just for fun!
Links to online PSHE activities to support well-being
100 things to do indoors - Spread the Happiness
E safety
Staying safe online is very important. below you will find some useful links for parents and children on how to stay safe online.