KS1 Learning Resources
Learn. Practise. Grow.
Free, focused activities for children in Years 1 and 2 (ages approximately 5–7), covering the phonics, reading, spelling and maths skills that matter most at this stage. These are short practice activities rather than formal revision — the aim is steady, confident progress, not test preparation.
Free KS1 Activities
Years 1 & 2
Ages approximately 5–7
Children move a lot in Years 1 and 2 — from early phonics towards confident, independent reading and writing, and from counting towards real number fluency. Each activity here focuses on one skill at a time, gives instant, encouraging feedback, and works just as well for five minutes of practice at home as it does in the classroom. Parents and KS1 teachers are both welcome — there's a short "For Grown-Ups" note further down the page, and nothing here needs an account or any personal details to use.
Maths
Computing
Code Quest
Seven free computing activities for ages 5–7: give instructions, predict and debug programs, spot everyday technology, stay safe online, and create and save digital work — mapped to the National Curriculum in England.
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KS1
Years 1 & 2
For Grown-Ups
- Activities can be repeated as many times as useful — repetition genuinely helps skills stick.
- Short, regular practice sessions work better than one long session.
- Children develop at different rates — there's no single "right" pace here.
- Accuracy should generally come before speed.
- When your child gets something wrong, try discussing the mistake together rather than simply giving the answer.
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.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check: A Parent's Guide
What the check involves, why alien words are used, and how to help without adding pressure.
Read the GuideWhat Should My Child Know by the End of Year 1?
A broad, practical picture of Year 1 English and maths — not a pass/fail checklist.
Read the GuideWhat Should My Child Know by the End of Year 2?
How learning builds on Year 1, and how to help without turning home into school.
Read the GuideKS1 Maths: What Parents Need to Know
Number bonds explained, signs of good number sense, and easy ways to use maths at home.
Read the GuideHow to Help a 6-Year-Old With Reading
What to do when they get stuck, and questions that build real comprehension.
Read the Guide