Useful resources for parents during lockdown
Our recommended websites for ideas, resources and activities during lockdown.
Keeping kids entertained at home
Britannica Online and other resources →
There is plenty for curious minds to explore in Britannica Online which you can access via our research and reference page.
DKfindout →
For quizzes, videos and animations.
Cbeebies →
Ideal for pre-schoolers with many games, clips, sing songs and things to make.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust →
RSPB →
Wildlife gardening suggestions and more from Suffolk Wildlife Trust and the RSPB.
Sport England →
Lots of free online content and workouts including Joe Wicks’ Body Coach and superhero workouts and cosmic yoga.
Homehuddle →
A new website packed with ideas and links to other websites where you can find more ideas and activities.
Kanopy Kids →
You can access lots of wonderful animated films for free with Kanopy Kids.
Books and reading
Booktrust →
Booktrust has a huge fun selection of resources in its digital hub including free online books, videos, games, recipes, competitions, quizzes and other activities from authors and illustrators.
The Reading Agency →
Lots of great resources for all ages including activity packs and reading notes.
Authorfy →
Access to free online videos of your favourite authors and creative writing prompts so you can write stories of your own.
Toppsta →
Daily lists of the many ideas and resources available online plus suggested activities to keep kids busy.
Education and literacy
The Government’s list of home education resources →
A comprehensive list of online home education resources.
More help for teachers and home educators →
Our resources for teachers and home educators.
Wellbeing advice
Save the Children →
Advice on how to talk to children about the coronavirus situation.
The Institute of Health →
Advice on parenting during the current situation.
Our health and wellbeing pages →
More organisations who can help with you and your children’s health and wellbeing.
More information
Coronavirus information →
Read more about Suffolk Libraries approach to the current situation and find links to the NHS and Govt websites.
Our eLibrary services →
We also have plenty of eBooks and eAudiobooks for younger readers which you can access for free with your library card.
Online activities →
Our libraries are streaming and sharing online activities so your children can still enjoy joining in with library staff.