Hello Zenith Academy Parents,
As parents ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to divert your child's attention from online media and video games to academically-valuable content.
On top of that, we also understand how time-consuming it can be to ensure that the resources our kids are viewing are age-appropriate.
To help save you time, Zenith Academy's team of academic experts have crowdsourced the most popular free online resources and compiled them into a single easy-to-read article - we hope that you'll find this valuable.
Let's dive in!
English - Encourage love for the English language
Note from Zenith's English HOD: These resources help nurture an appreciation of English by helping kids explore the wonders of the literary world.
- The TextFX project by Google
TextFX is a collaboration between Google and a rap musician that's designed to help writers of all kinds to explore creative possibilities through 10 different literary tools, some of which are already familiar to our primary school learners. - LearnEnglish Kids by British Council
This website offers a wealth of free games, songs, stories, and activities to help children learn English in an engaging way. It's designed by English teaching experts and provides resources for various skill levels. - Libby by NLB
Did you know that you can borrow books digitally now with NLB? Not only that, you can also access different media formats like audiobooks, magazines, and more.
Science - Spark interest in real world phenomena
Note from Zenith's Science HOD: These resources can help our young learners better appreciate Science through exposure to real world scientific discovery, instead of the usual examinations, content recall and answering techniques.
- Science At Home by Singapore Science Centre
A Singaporean institution that has been there for generations, Science Centre now creates fun science experiments, games, content for primary students. It features the "I Am A Young Scientist Badge" program, encouraging children to participate in various STEM activities. - NASA Kids' Club
NASA Kids' Club is packed with information about space, astronauts, and rockets. It includes interactive games and activities, such as the "Rocket Builder" section where young learners can design their own rockets. - Mark Rober
Mark is one of the world's most popular YouTubers and his channel focuses on entertaining experiments and family-friendly science content.
Math - Explore interesting ways of solving problems with Math
Note from Zenith's Math HOD: Visual aids help make math, an abstract field, more fun and easily understood. However, do note that these games are often focused on a single learning outcome, rather than fostering comprehensive skills.
- Thinking Blocks
This fun interactive webapp is excellent for Math practice - including a multiplayer mode. It offers several versions including addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, fractions, and ratios. - SG Math Games
Find games sorted by Primary levels and specific learning objectives (i.e. Convert between decimals and fractions, Evaluating expressions with decimals). If you find it useful, a premium subscription only costs between $4-$12 monthly! - Twinkl
Twinkl offers a wide range of free Math resources specifically designed for Singapore students. Their materials include mathematical posters, infographics, and board games suitable for P1-P4 learners.
Last but not the least
Zendora by Zenith Academy
How can we forget Zenith Academy's very own eLearning platform, Zendora?
Not only does Zendora include a full MOE-aligned curriculum and an Otter-inspired galactic world, it also features a Parent App that you can use to send your kids on learning missions.
For students who attend Zenith Academy's blended tuition classes, they can receive personalised assignments that target specific learning objectives.
If you are interested in the benefits of a blended learning experience that features the best of both traditional and digital elements, look no further. Join us for a trial class today!
