USEFUL RESOURCES...
​For parents:
Mindfulness webinars
Opera

​Virtual tours:
Zoos 
Museums around the world 
​Famous landmarks in Abu Dhabi (thanks to Jake and Noah for this link! :) )

FREE online education resources:

BBC Learning
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.

Openlearn
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.

Scratch
Creative computer programming

Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos

National Geographic Kids
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.

Mystery Science
Free science lessons

Paw Print Badges
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

Tate Kids

Cbeebies Radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.

Nature Detectives
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!

Oxford Owl for Home
Lots of free resources for Primary age

Blue Peter Badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.

The Artful Parent
Good, free art activities 

DK Find Out
Activities and quizzes

Twinkl
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.

Science & ExperimentsChildren are born scientists! They're always experimenting with something.  

Some simple science experiments you can do at home:
Check out:
Sciencefun.org   For entertaining & educational experiments you can do at home, check out Science Fun for Everyone.

National Geographic Kids.  Do you dream of becoming an astronaut, engineer or naturalist? Then you’re in the right place!

Science Kids.  Home of science and technology for children around the world.