Early Years Learning
Play. Learn. Explore.
Free, playful activities for children aged 3–5, and for the parents, carers and Early Years practitioners supporting them. These are short, open-and-play activities rather than formal revision — there's no test, no score to chase, and nothing to sign up for.
Free Early Years Activities
Ages 3–5
For Grown-Ups
- Keep sessions short — a few minutes is plenty at this age.
- Some children may need an adult alongside them, depending on age and confidence.
- Praise effort and having a go, not just correct answers.
- Repeating an activity is genuinely useful — it's how new skills stick.
- If your child loses interest, stop and come back another day. There's no rush.
Not Sure Where to Start? Read a Guide First
Practical, reassuring guides for parents — genuinely useful on their own, whether or not you go on to try the activities.
How to Help Your 4-Year-Old Learn Letter Sounds
Five simple ways to practise, a 5-minute activity, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read the GuideCVC Words: A Simple Guide for Parents
What CVC words are, how blending works, and five games to try at home.
Read the Guide10 Easy Maths Games for Early Years Children
Simple counting, number and pattern games using things you already have at home.
Read the GuideIs My Child Ready for Reception?
A practical, pressure-free look at what "school ready" really means.
Read the GuideHow to Practise Numbers to 20 at Home
Counting, recognising numerals and understanding quantity, explained simply.
Read the Guide