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Free eBook library
Take a look at our tablet-friendly eBooks, which include all of your child’s favourite characters from Biff, Chip and Kipper to the Project X team.
Summer reading
Our book recommendations to keep the kids entertained this summer.
Summer reading for kids
Establishing a reading habit
Summer activities
Outdoor learning ideas and fun activities to keep the kids busy during the school holidays.
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Starting school
Top tips for preparing your child to start school, and what to expect in the first year.
Reception at primary school
What to expect at secondary school
Phonics guide
Our essential guide to learning to read with phonics.
Maths games
Fun games and activities to help develop maths skills.
Learning at home activities
Storyteller videos
Take ten minutes out and let our professional storytellers take you on an adventure!
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Reading schemes and levels
Information about the reading schemes used at primary school, including Oxford Reading Tree and Read Write Inc. Phonics.
Help with times tables
Homework can be fun (really!) with our times tables tips.
Spelling at primary school
Find out what your child needs to be able to spell in each year of primary school.
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From Oxford University Press
Bestselling books
Biff, Chip and Kipper: My Phonics Kit
Packed full of fun activities, engaging stories and useful tips, this kit provides you with everything you need to support your child in the lead up to the national phonics screening check for 6-year-olds. Contains three activity books, three story books, stickers, and more. Take a look
Handwriting Age 6–7
This activity book will help your child to progress with their handwriting while having fun. They will become confident with the formation of letters and practice cursive writing. Includes stickers and a progress chart. Take a look
Addition and Subtraction Age 5–6
This activity book will help to develop your child’s core mathematics skills, whilst ensuring they have fun! They will quickly learn to solve calculations involving addition and subtraction with one and two-digit numbers up to 20. Includes stickers and a progress chart. Take a look
My Reading and Writing Kit: Early sounds and blending
This comprehensive kit is packed full of resources to help your child learn to read and write. It is a perfect way to prepare your child for school and support them as they begin to learn phonics in Nursery and Reception. Includes flashcards, a handwriting book, wipe-clean sheet and pen, and parent handbook Take a look
