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Our Lady and St Kenelm Catholic School

Bringing out the best in everyone, for the benefit of all, in the spirit of Christ.

Useful Websites

Free Websites to Support Year 2 Learning

📚 Reading, Phonics & Writing

  • Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and phonics resources:
    https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/

  • PhonicsPlay – Fun phonics games and activities:
    https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

  • Teach Your Monster to Read – Free on computer; great for early reading and phonics:
    https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

  • Topmarks – Literacy (letters and sounds, phonics, spelling, writing games):
    https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds

  • BBC Bitesize – KS1 English (videos, games, activities):
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv

  • Starfall – Reading and phonics practice:
    https://www.starfall.com/h/

  • Poetry4Kids – Funny and child-friendly poems:
    https://poetry4kids.com/

🔢 Maths

  • Topmarks – Maths (interactive maths games):
    https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/ordering-and-sequencing-numbers

  • Hit the Button – Quick-fire number bonds, times tables, doubles, halves:
    https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

  • NRICH Primary – Problem-solving activities and challenges:
    https://nrich.maths.org/primary

  • BBC Bitesize – KS1 Maths (games, videos, explanations):
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8

  • MathsFrame – Free maths games and SATs-style practice:
    https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/22/most-popular

  • ICT Games – Teacher-made phonics and maths activities:
    https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html

✏️ Writing & Spelling

  • Spelling Frame – Spelling games linked to Year 2 words:
    https://spellingframe.co.uk/

  • Storyline Online – Celebrities reading children’s books aloud:
    https://storylineonline.net/

  • Once Upon a Picture – Inspiring images with writing prompts:
    https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/