Bitesize Primary Parents' Survival Guide - Episode 1

It’s the beginning of the summer term, but don’t worry, Bitesize have your back. This is your simple guide to a whole host of brilliant BBC content for every primary school age pupil. Let the BBC’s Eli Sessions and former assistant head-teacher Deborah James (You, Me and the Big C) hold your hand through the through the first day of of the summer termn. From catchy reggae-funk songs about nouns, to developing your very own ‘growth mindset,’ they can help you build some structure in the chaos.

Below are links to all the great content, in order of appearance:

Age 5-7

English: Super Movers grammar song, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks1-english-grammar-rules-with-braydon-bent-and-moonbeam/zr8sqp3

Science: Curious Cat - How are bricks made?, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/primary-science-how-are-bricks-made/z4sygwx

Age 7-9

Geography: Spotting Landmarks, Bitesize Daily
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bitesizedaily

Music: Heitor Villa Lobos - Ten Pieces, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/classical-music-ks2-heitor-villa-lobos/zhnyt39

Age 9-11

Maths: Negative numbers, BBC Bitesize Online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwj6sg/articles/zxthnbk

Wellbeing: What is a ‘growth mindset?’, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/growth-mindset-and-wellbeing-lesson/z4g4382

You can find daily lessons for every school age group on bbc.co.uk/bitesize or search ‘Bitesize’ in iPlayer
Credits

Presenters: Deborah James and Eli Sessions
Producer: Lucy Hancock

Published on Monday, 20th April 2020.

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