These handy info sheets provide you with lots of good links to support the teaching of Numeracy.

Highlight the blue links, right click and select - 'Open hyperlink' to access a range of online resources.

Number Skills for Parents - Info Sheet

Supporting with Numeracy - Info Sheet

Maths Games Ideas with Playing Cards

Maths Stories Using Bookbag P1

These handy info sheets provide you with lots of good links to support the teaching of Literacy. 

Highlight the blue links, right click and select - 'Open hyperlink' to access a range of online resources.

Literacy Skills for Parents - Info Sheet 1

Literacy Skills for Parents - Info Sheet 2

Use the sheets and activities below to practise handwriting and help develop fine motor control skills

Fine motor skills

Handwriting - letters (P2-3)

Handwriting - common words (P3-5)

Handwriting - Owl & the Pussycat (P5-7)

Handwriting - The Star (P5-7)

Click on these documents to undertake some Literacy challenges at home!

Dictionary Skills Scavenger Hunt

Literacy Home Challenge P1 & P2

Literacy Home Challenge P3 & P4

Literacy Home Challenge P5-P7

Digital Literacy

The PDf documents below contain links via a QR code to famous films and clips.  Can you answer the questions about what you have watched?

• Film Literacy bookmarks
• Film Literacy placemats

Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills and capabilities which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.  Children will:

• Experience personal achievement and build resilience and confidence
• Understand and develop physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and social skills
• Understand how what they eat, how active they are and how decisions they make affect physical and mental wellbeing
• Participate in a wide range of activities which promote a healthy lifestyle
• Understand that adults in the school community have a responsibility to look after them, listen to concerns and involve others where necessary.

Being Kind to Yourself
Comparing Adverts
Design a Kindness Poster
Feelings & Emotions Board Game
Food Labels Hunt
Good Friend Sorting Activity
Plan a Healthy Meal (Infants)
Plan a Healthy Meal (Seniors)
Things I Like About Me

At Oxgang, children learn French from Primary 1- Primary 7.
From Primary 5-7, they also learn basic Spanish and Gaelic.

Use the documents attached to practise key vocabulary at home.  They also provide information about good websites to use with songs and videos.

Enjoy!

French, Spanish and Gaelic links and games

French - Draw the Weather

French - Number Challenge

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  Activities under this heading are designed to encourage creative and critical thinking skills.  STEM subjects push the limits of the modern world and are central to many of the exciting developments we see around us.  The skills and knowledge related to STEM subjects are also highly sought after by businesses and employers in the modern world.

Have a go at some of our STEM challenge activities - click on the PDF attachments to find out more!  The numbered cards are an easy way to start. 

The 2 STEM packs also contain more information and activity ideas - Good Luck!

STEM Card 01 - Paper Tower

STEM Card 02 - Build A Bridge

STEM Card 03 - Paper Chain Challenge

STEM Card 04 - Can You Fit Through

STEM Card 05 - Ramp It Up

STEM Card 06 - Geronimo Parachute Challenge

STEM Card 07 - Hoop Glider Challenge

STEM Card 08 - How Strong Column Challenge

STEM Card 09 - Big Apple Tower Challenge

STEM Card 10 - Build A Shelter Challenge

STEM Activity Calendar

STEM Primary Resource Pack


STEM - I Am an Engineer

Expressive Arts covers the subject areas of Music, Art & Design, Drama and Dance.

Please click on the attached PDF's to have a go at some art lessons at home.

Get creative!

Art Lesson 1 Infants
Art Lesson 1 Seniors

Art Lesson 2 Infants
Art Lesson 2 Seniors

Art Lesson 3 Infants
Art Lesson 3 Seniors

Art Lesson for All 1
Art Lesson for All 2
Art Lesson for All 3
Art Lesson for All 4

Dr Seuss - Architecture Ideas
Dr Seuss - Create Your Own Character
Dr Seuss - Create Your Own Cities

Line Drawings - Skyscraper

Watercolour Easter Eggs

Art Lessons Powerpoint 1 - Upper Primary
Art Lessons Powerpoint 2 - Upper Primary
Art Lessons Powerpoint 3 - Upper Primary
Art Lessons Powerpoint 4 - Upper Primary

Use these links to access some fun ideas for Drama activities at home:

BBC - Primary Drama

Drama Warm Ups and Circle Games

Use these links to access some musical challenges at home:

RSNO Challenge

These companies are sharing music and songs online while schools are closed.  We use them both for assemblies so you might know some of the songs!  Have a listen. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic 
https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ootam-at-home/?utm_source=homepage&utm_campaign=ootamathome2&utm_medium=banner

BBC has free online resources to support the teaching of Music.  These are divided in to Key Stage 1 (First Level) for P1-4 and Key Stage 2 (Second Level) for P5-7.  There are lots of great lessons and videos:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-music/zbcjscw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-music/zfv96v4

This site lets you explore the world of classical instruments and their music using cartoons and videos.  Great for children of all ages:

https://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/news/2020/april/meet-the-orchestra-with-alberts-band/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=e-newsletter&utm_term=royal-albert-home-newsletter-two&utm_content=version_A&emailsource=53428

Click on the links below to access some children's Zumba videos - these can be watched online and include songs you will love!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymigWt5TOV8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP0wgVhUC9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoYxG0avSfY

Click on the link below to access the BBC School Primary Dance page - this includes lessons suitable for all ages:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2xgXhhwf2jBWsdtF3vDkx36/primary-dance

Learning in Social Studies will enable children to:

• Develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland
• Broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
• Develop their understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others

Social Studies Activity Grid
Pupil Enquiry Ideas
Social Studies Website Links

Learning through Technologies helps pupils to develop are range of lifelong skills.  These include:  skills in collaborating, critical thinking, awareness of internet safety and skills in using a range of online programmes.

Design an app P1-7
Digital foot print P1-7
ICT grid with challenges
Internet safety rules worksheet P1-7
Technologies challenge grids - P1-7
Coding Ideas - Scratch
Online Links - ICT - By Curricular Area
ICT Challenge Cards P1-4
Outdoor Research P1-4
Around the World Scavenger Hunt P5-7
Perfect Passwords P5-7
Coding P5-7

Physical education provides learners with a platform from which they can improve aspects of fitness and develop personal and interpersonal skills and attributes. It enables learners to develop the concepts and skills necessary for participation in a wide range of physical activity, sport, dance and outdoor learning, and enhances their physical wellbeing in preparation for leading a fulfilling, active and healthy lifestyle.

Spell your name PE

PE Circuit Training Display Posters

Yoga Activity Cards

Yoga Poses for Children

Balloon Striking

Catch the Cup Challenge

Climb the Ladder

Golf - Rolling

Scarf Toss & Catch

Socks in the Box

Standing Long Jump

Throwing and Catching Challenge

Wacky Races

Children who learn to play outdoors are much more likely to continue to enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, running and cycling as they get older. Given the number of gadgets and new technology available to us all, outdoor play is an extremely important factor in combatting an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.

Please look at the following documents to give you some ideas for learning and activities outdoors.

Outdoor Learning Grid

Play underpins the curriculum at early years.  Through play, children develop language skills, their emotions and creativity, social and intellectual skills. For most children their play is natural and spontaneous although some children may need extra help from adults.

Try some of our ideas and challenges which you can do using simple household items!

Building Brick Challenge Cards

Fidget Spinner Challenge Cards

Play Ideas - Loose Parts

Messy Play Book 1

Messy Play Book 2

Messy Play Book 3

Experimental Play Ideas Booklet

Play ideas World Themes Booklet

Active Play ideas P1-7 

The DYW I can statements aim to support children think about the skills they will require for the world of work as they grow and develop. Through this, children:

• Experience a curriculum where they learn about the world of work and job possibilities and which the strengths and skills needed to take advantage of these opportunities
• Develop skills for learning, life and work as an integral part of their education
• Develop understanding of the responsibilities and duties placed on employers and employees
• Develop understanding of enterprise, entrepreneurship and self-employment as a career opportunity.

DYW challenge cards

My Ideal Job