Creative Home Schooling

While we're all spending a bit more time at home, we've collected a few fun homeschooling activities from our creative and cultural partners.

We've also put together some handy worksheets that you can download here:

 

Wishing Stars Worksheet

Magical Journeys Worksheet and accompanying audio recording

Creating Monologues Worksheet

Book Cover Stories Worksheet

 

Ten Pieces News Report

A 30 minute BBC film presented in the form of a news report to introduce pupils to pieces of classical music in a fun and lively way. The film is presented by is presented by BBC correspondent Ben Hunte, written by comedian Vikki Stone and features young people from across the UK acting as “correspondents from the classroom”. The film mixes fantastic orchestral footage of Ten Pieces favourites (including The Nutcracker, Vivaldi’s Winter and Stravinsky's The Firebird) with a silly feel-good script packed with facts and fun.



Watch the film here.

Ten Pieces Tasters- A range of lovely creative follow up activities are available here.

 

Home Learning with the RCS

Whether you're a parent looking for inspiration or a student wanting to get creative, we've got lots of resources and ideas you can use. It includes a catalogue of games, images, videos and galleries arranged by play title where you can find out more about a play or revise one you know well. Click here to find out more. 

 

The Scouts Organisation 

Their new campaign The Great Indooors is brilliant, with links to lots of lovely ideas. For more information click here

Doncaster Music Education Hub

Brimming full of resources and activities for children aged 5 upwards. The music hub at home has lots of useful resources for learning and having fun with music at home. Click here for more. 

 


The National Theatre’s Learning Programme

Packed full of learning resources, podcasts and activities that will open your eyes to the world of theatre! NT Learning gives everyone the chance to discover new skills and experience the excitement of theatre, through inspiring projects at the National Theatre, in schools and with people of all ages across the UK.

 


The Royal Opera House

Fun, new activities each week to get you singing, dancing and making. 

Creative home learning – from the Royal Opera House, to your house!
Explore the magical world of the theatre from home. All of our new resources are free to access and do not require you to login.

Unleash your creativity

Fun, new activities each week to get you singing, dancing and making. Enjoy creative learning at home and complete the Challenge of the Week. We can’t wait to see what you produce! #OurHouseToYourHouse.

 

The Book Trust 

For younger children and their families, The Book Trust have launched a series of storybooks and games. Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing (including Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd to Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson, Oh No, George! and Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall.

You can also watch Storytime videos from the likes of Ore Oduba, Adam Buxton, Fearne Cotton and many more. For more information click here