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Primary Ages 7-10
Build core skills in math, reading, science and curiosity about the world.
โ Math
๐ท2D and 3D ShapesA primary math lesson on 2D and 3D shapes: learn flat shapes, solid shapes, sides, faces, edges and vertices with real-l๐ทAdding and Subtracting DecimalsLearn to add and subtract decimals by lining up the decimal points and place values. Step-by-step worked examples, a tab๐Adding and Subtracting FractionsLearn to add and subtract fractions step by step: same denominators, different denominators, mixed numbers, and simplify๐ฏAdding by Rounding and AdjustingA clear primary lesson on the round-and-adjust addition strategy: round a number to a tidy ten, add, then adjust back. W๐งฎAdding Three NumbersA clear primary lesson on adding three numbers: reorder to find easy pairs, look for bonds to 10, and add in any order. โAddition and Subtraction Word ProblemsSolve addition and subtraction word problems with confidence: spot part-whole and comparison stories, draw bar models, hโAddition and Subtraction Made EasyLearn addition and subtraction the easy way: what plus and minus mean, counting strategies, worked examples, the number ๐
AM and PM: Time of DayA primary math lesson on am and pm: what midnight and noon mean, how the clock repeats twice a day, matching times to mo๐Angles and LinesLearn about angles and lines: points, rays, parallel and perpendicular lines, and right, acute, obtuse, straight and ref๐ฆArea by Counting SquaresA primary math lesson on finding area by counting squares: what area means, counting unit squares, square centimetres an๐Bar Charts and PictogramsA primary math lesson on bar charts and pictograms: read and draw them, use a key and scale, compare data, and answer qu๐Bridging Through TenA step-by-step primary lesson on bridging through ten: split a number to make a tidy 10 first, then add the rest. Worked๐ทCalculating with MoneyA primary math lesson on calculating with money: add and subtract amounts, work out change, convert pounds and pence, an๐Checking with the InverseA clear primary lesson on checking answers using inverse operations: undo an addition with subtraction and a subtractionโColumn Addition with CarryingA step-by-step primary math lesson on column addition with carrying: line up place values, add each column, carry the teโColumn Subtraction with BorrowingA step-by-step primary math lesson on column subtraction with borrowing: line up place values, subtract each column, excโ๏ธComparing and Ordering FractionsLearn to compare and order fractions: same denominators, same numerators, and common denominators. Worked examples, a taโ๏ธComparing and Ordering NumbersA primary lesson on comparing and ordering numbers: use place value and the >, < and = symbols to compare, then put numb๐ชCounting Up to SubtractA friendly primary lesson on counting up to subtract: find the difference by counting forward from the smaller number. W๐งCube Numbers and Cube RootsLearn cube numbers and cube roots: what cubing means, the first cube numbers, how to find a cube root, and where cubes aโDividing by 10, 100 and 1000A primary math lesson on dividing by 10, 100 and 1000: learn how digits shift right, why numbers shrink ten times each sโDivision Made SimpleLearn division for kids the easy way: sharing equally, division as repeated subtraction, remainders, and times tables trโDivision with RemaindersLearn division with remainders: what a remainder is, how to find it, why the remainder is always smaller than the diviso๐Equivalent FractionsA clear primary lesson on equivalent fractions: how different fractions can show the same amount, multiply or divide to ๐ฏEstimating and RoundingA primary lesson on estimating: use rounding to make smart estimates of sums, differences and totals, and to check answe๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งFact Families: Addition and SubtractionA clear primary lesson on fact families: how three numbers make four related addition and subtraction facts. Worked examโ๏ธFactors and MultiplesMaster factors and multiples: how to list factors, find multiples from times tables, factor pairs, common factors and co๐ชFinding Fractions of a NumberLearn to find a fraction of a number step by step: divide by the denominator, multiply by the numerator. Worked examples๐Fractions on a Number LineA primary lesson on placing fractions on a number line: split each whole into equal parts, label thirds and quarters, coโ๏ธIntroduction to MultiplicationA primary math lesson introducing multiplication: see it as repeated addition and equal groups, learn the times sign, anโLong DivisionA step-by-step primary lesson on long division: divide big numbers using divide-multiply-subtract-bring down, handle remโ๏ธLong MultiplicationA clear primary lesson on long multiplication: multiply two- and three-digit numbers step by step with the column method๐Measuring Length and HeightA primary math lesson on measuring length and height: use rulers, centimetres and metres, line up from zero, and compare๐ง Mental Math StrategiesA practical primary math lesson on mental math strategies: learn to make ten, add the tens first, round and adjust, doubโกMental Multiplication TricksSpeed up your times tables with mental multiplication tricks: multiplying by 10s, doubling for 4 and 8, the times-9 fing๐ฐMixed Numbers and Improper FractionsLearn what mixed numbers and improper fractions are and how to convert between them. Step-by-step worked examples, a tab๐ชMoney: Counting Coins and ChangeA practical primary math lesson on money: learn coin values, add coins to make amounts, and work out change with clear w๐งฉMulti-Step Word ProblemsLearn to solve multi-step word problems: read carefully, plan the steps, pick the right operation, and check your answer๐งฉWord Problems: Multiplication and DivisionLearn how to solve multiplication and division word problems step by step: spot the keywords, choose the right operation๐ฒMultiplication as ArraysLearn multiplication with arrays: rows and columns of dots that show why 3 ร 4 = 12, why you can swap the numbers, and hโ๏ธMultiplying by 10, 100 and 1000A primary math lesson on multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000: learn the place-value shift, why digits move left, the zero trโ๏ธMultiplying by DoublingA powerful mental strategy: multiply by repeatedly doubling. Multiply by 2, 4, 8 and 16 with ease, use the double-and-haโThe Near Doubles StrategyA clear primary lesson on the near doubles addition strategy: use a double you know, then adjust by one or two. Worked e๐ฆNets of 3D ShapesLearn what a net is and how flat nets fold up into 3D shapes like cubes, cuboids, pyramids, prisms, cylinders and cones ๐คNumber Bonds to 20A friendly primary lesson on number bonds to 20: the pairs that make 20, how they grow from bonds to 10, worked examplesโ๏ธPartitioning to AddA clear primary lesson on partitioning to add: split numbers into tens and ones, add each part, then recombine. Worked e๐งฎPlace Value: Tens and OnesA clear primary math lesson on place value: learn how tens and ones build two-digit numbers, use a place-value chart, an๐ขPlace Value to ThousandsA clear primary math lesson on place value to thousands: read 4-digit numbers, use a place-value chart, expand numbers, ๐ขPrime NumbersDiscover prime numbers: what makes a number prime, why 1 is not prime, how to test for primes, and the Sieve of Eratosth๐งProperties of 3D SolidsExplore the properties of 3D solids: faces, edges and vertices of cubes, cuboids, prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and๐Reading a Ruler in cm and mmA primary math lesson on reading a ruler accurately: line up the zero, read centimetres and millimetres, write lengths l๐Reading Charts and GraphsA primary math lesson on reading charts and graphs: understand pictograms, bar charts and tally marks, read the key and โ๏ธReading Scales and MeasuringA primary math lesson on reading scales: work out the value of each interval on rulers, scales and measuring jugs, read ๐๏ธRoman NumeralsLearn Roman numerals the easy way: the seven symbols I V X L C D M, how the add and subtract rules work, and how to read๐ตRounding NumbersA primary math lesson on rounding numbers: round to the nearest 10 and 100 using the 5-or-more rule, with a number line,โSharing and Grouping in DivisionTwo ways to understand division: sharing equally (how many each?) and grouping (how many groups?). See why both give the๐ฆSymmetry and ReflectionLearn about symmetry and reflection: lines of symmetry, mirror images, how to reflect a shape across a line, and where s๐Tally Charts and Frequency TablesLearn to collect data with tally marks and organise it into a frequency table. Step-by-step worked examples, a class sur๐Telling the Time on a ClockA primary math lesson on telling the time: learn the hour and minute hands, o'clock, half past, quarter past and quarter๐ก๏ธTemperature and ThermometersA primary math lesson on temperature: reading a thermometer in degrees Celsius, working out the value of each mark, unde๐Tenths and HundredthsA primary lesson on tenths and hundredths: split one whole into 10 and 100 equal parts, write them as fractions and deci๐The 24-Hour ClockA primary math lesson on the 24-hour clock: learn how to convert between 12-hour and 24-hour time, read timetables, and โ๏ธThe 3, 6 and 9 Times TablesLearn the 3, 6 and 9 times tables with smart strategies: the digit-sum trick for 3s and 9s, doubling the 3s to get the 6โ๏ธThe 4 and 8 Times TablesMaster the 4 and 8 times tables the smart way โ by doubling. Learn the patterns, how 8s are double the 4s, worked examplโ๏ธThe 7 Times TableConquer the trickiest table of all โ the 7 times table. Learn it by splitting into 5s and 2s, use the swap rule to shrin๐ฒThe Grid Method for MultiplicationA clear primary math lesson on the grid method for multiplication: partition numbers into tens and ones, fill a grid, mu๐ฏThe Probability Scale from 0 to 1Understand the probability scale: impossible, unlikely, even chance, likely and certain. Place events on a 0 to 1 line w๐Time and Calendar ProblemsSolve everyday time and calendar problems: read clocks, work out how long things take, add and subtract time, and use daโ๏ธMastering Your Times TablesMaster your times tables with simple tricks: skip counting, patterns for 2s, 5s, 9s and 10s, the multiplication grid, anโฌTypes of QuadrilateralsLearn the types of quadrilaterals: squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, trapeziums and kites โ their sides, a๐บTypes of TrianglesLearn the types of triangles by side and by angle: equilateral, isosceles, scalene, right-angled, acute and obtuse โ wit๐Units of Length, Mass and CapacityA primary math lesson on metric units: learn millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, grams, kilograms, millilitresโ๏ธWeighing with ScalesA primary math lesson on weighing: using kitchen and balance scales, reading mass in grams and kilograms, working out ea
โ๏ธ Physics
๐ชAir Resistance and DragA primary physics lesson on air resistance and drag: why a feather falls slowly, how shape and speed change the push of ๐งChanging States: Melting, Freezing, EvaporatingA primary physics lesson on changing states of matter: melting, freezing, evaporating and condensing, how heat changes s๐Colours and FiltersA primary physics lesson on colours and filters: how white light splits into a rainbow, why objects look coloured, how c๐Density: Why Things Float or SinkA primary physics lesson on density: what density means, why heavy things can float and light things can sink, comparing๐งฒElectromagnetsA primary physics lesson on electromagnets: how electricity through a coil makes a magnet you can switch on and off, wha๐ก๏ธExpansion and ContractionA primary physics lesson on expansion and contraction: how things get bigger when heated and smaller when cooled, with eโ๏ธGears and How They WorkA primary physics lesson on gears: how toothed wheels turn each other, why neighbouring gears spin opposite ways, how bi๐Gravity ExplainedA primary physics lesson on gravity: learn why things fall down, how gravity holds us on Earth, why the Moon orbits us, ๐งคHeat Conductors and InsulatorsA primary physics lesson on heat conductors and insulators: why metal feels cold, why wool keeps you warm, examples from๐How Batteries WorkA primary physics lesson on how batteries work: stored chemical energy, the + and โ ends, pushing electricity round a ci๐กHow Electric Circuits WorkA primary physics lesson on electric circuits: what a circuit is, the role of the battery, wires, switches and bulbs, co๐How Rainbows FormA primary physics lesson on how rainbows form: white light splitting into colours, refraction in raindrops, the seven ra๐How We See ColourA primary physics lesson on how we see colour: white light is a mixture of colours, objects reflect and absorb light, wh๐ฆLight and ShadowsA primary physics lesson on light and shadows: how light travels in straight lines, why shadows form, opaque and transpa๐งฒMagnets and MagnetismA primary physics lesson on magnets and magnetism: discover poles, attraction and repulsion, magnetic materials, and how๐ชMirrors and ReflectionA primary physics lesson on mirrors and reflection: how light bounces, why mirror images are flipped left-to-right, the โ๏ธSimple Machines That Help UsA primary physics lesson on the six simple machines: levers, pulleys, wheels, inclined planes, wedges and screws, with e๐งSolids, Liquids and GasesA primary physics lesson on the three states of matter: learn how solids, liquids and gases behave, how melting and free๐Sound and How We HearA primary physics lesson on sound: learn how vibrations make sound, how it travels in waves, why we hear with our ears, โกStatic ElectricityA primary physics lesson on static electricity: how rubbing moves tiny charges, why balloons stick to walls, sparks and ๐ชขStretching and Elastic ForcesA primary physics lesson on stretching and elastic forces: how rubber bands and springs pull back when stretched, elasti๐The Ear and How We HearA primary physics lesson on the ear and how we hear: how sound waves travel into the ear, the eardrum, tiny bones and co๐๏ธThe Eye and How We SeeA primary physics lesson on the eye and how we see: how light enters the eye, the pupil, lens and retina, why we need li๐ก๏ธWhat Is Temperature?A primary physics lesson on temperature: what hot and cold really mean, how a thermometer works, degrees Celsius, freezi
๐ฟ Nature
๐ฆAnimal CamouflageAnimal camouflage explained for primary kids: how colour, patterns, shape and behaviour help animals hide, with real exa๐พAnimal Groups: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and MoreA clear animal classification lesson for ages 7-11: the five vertebrate groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fiโจBioluminescence: Living LightA primary science lesson on bioluminescence: how fireflies, glowing jellyfish and deep-sea fish make their own cold ligh๐ฉธBlood and What It DoesA primary-school lesson on blood: the red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma inside it, the many jobs blood does f๐ฆดBones and Joints: How We BendA primary-school lesson on joints: the places where bones meet, the main types of joint, how cartilage and ligaments helโ๏ธComets, Asteroids and MeteorsComets, asteroids and meteors explained for ages 7-11: what each one is, the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and ๐พCrops and Farming: How We Grow Our FoodHow farmers grow the food we eat: a primary lesson on crops like wheat, rice and corn, the farming year, fields and harv๐ฒDeciduous and Evergreen TreesDeciduous vs evergreen trees explained for kids: which trees lose their leaves, which stay green all year, why needles a๐๏ธDeserts and How Life SurvivesDeserts for kids: learn what a desert is, why it is so dry, and the amazing ways camels, cacti, and other animals surviv๐ฆDinosaurs and FossilsA fact-packed dinosaur and fossil lesson for ages 7-11: how fossils form, how scientists dig them up, what dinosaurs ate๐ฏEndangered AnimalsEndangered animals explained for primary kids: what endangered and extinct mean, why animals like tigers, pandas and rhi๐ธFlowers and PollinationFlowers and pollination explained for kids: petals, pollen, nectar and how bees, butterflies and wind move pollen to mak๐ฝ๏ธFood Groups and a Balanced DietA primary-school lesson on healthy eating: the main food groups, what each one does for your body, how to build a balanc๐Fungi and MushroomsFungi and mushrooms explained for kids: why fungi are not plants, how they grow from spores, mould, yeast, recyclers of ๐Habitats and AdaptationA rich habitats and adaptation lesson for ages 7-11: what a habitat is, how animals and plants adapt to survive in deser๐ฆHerbivores, Carnivores and OmnivoresHerbivores, carnivores and omnivores explained for primary kids: what each animal eats, how their teeth and bodies are b๐ฏHow Bees Make HoneyHow bees make honey explained for kids: from flower nectar to the hive, how worker bees turn nectar into honey, why they๐How Fish Breathe UnderwaterDiscover how fish breathe underwater for primary kids: how gills take oxygen from water, why fish can't breathe air, plu๐ฑHow Roots WorkHow do plant roots work? A primary science lesson on how roots drink water, hold plants steady, store food and grow tiny๐ฐHow Seeds Travel and SpreadHow seeds travel and spread for kids: wind, water, animals, hitchhiking burrs and exploding pods, with real plant exampl๐Insect Bodies: Head, Thorax and AbdomenDiscover how an insect's body works for primary kids: the three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), six legs, antennae and ho๐Inside the Earth: Layers of Our PlanetInside the Earth for kids: explore the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core, how hot each layer is, and why it matte๐Looking After Our PlanetLooking after our planet explained for primary students: caring for Earth's air, water, soil and wildlife, saving energy๐งญMake a Homemade CompassA primary science lesson and safe experiment: magnetise a needle, float it on water, and build a working compass that po๐งฑMaterials and Their PropertiesMaterials and their properties explained for primary students: what materials are, why we choose wood, metal, glass, pla๐ฆMigration and HibernationMigration and hibernation for kids: how animals survive winter by travelling to warmer places or by sleeping through the๐งชMixtures and SolutionsMixtures and solutions explained for primary students: how mixtures form, what dissolving means, the difference between โฐ๏ธMountains, Rivers and ValleysMountains, rivers and valleys for kids: how mountains rise, how rivers flow from source to sea, how valleys are carved, ๐ชMuscles and MovementA primary-school lesson on muscles: how they pull bones to move us, the three muscle types, why muscles work in pairs, a๐Oceans and Sea LifeOceans for kids: the five oceans, ocean zones from sunlight to deep sea, amazing sea animals like whales and coral, and ๐ฑThe Parts of a PlantRoots, stem, leaves, flowers and seeds explained for kids. Learn what each plant part does and how photosynthesis feeds ๐ชPlanets of the Solar SystemMeet the eight planets of the Solar System for ages 7-11: rocky and gas planets, why we have day and night, the Sun's ro๐ฟPlants We Use Every DayPlants we use every day for kids: food, clothes from cotton, wood and paper, medicines, rubber and oxygen, with real exa๐Plastic Pollution in the OceanOcean plastic pollution explained for primary students: where plastic comes from, how it harms sea animals, what micropl๐Pollution and How to Stop ItPollution explained for primary students: air, water, land and plastic pollution, what causes it, why it harms living th๐ดRainforests of the WorldRainforests for kids: the four forest layers, amazing animals, why they are called the lungs of the Earth and why we mus๐Reversible and Irreversible ChangesReversible and irreversible changes explained for primary students: melting and freezing you can undo, burning and cooki๐Rocks and MineralsRocks and minerals for kids: the difference between a rock and a mineral, the three rock types, useful minerals like sal๐ชฑSoil and Why It MattersSoil for kids: what soil is made of, how it forms from rock and dead plants, the living creatures inside it, why soil ma๐ท๏ธSpiders and Their WebsLearn about spiders and their webs for primary kids: why spiders aren't insects, how they spin silk, catch prey and why ๐ฆทTeeth and Healthy EatingLearn about teeth and healthy eating for ages 6-9: types of teeth, how to look after them, sugar and tooth decay, food g๐๏ธThe Five Senses: How They WorkA primary-school lesson on the five senses: how sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch collect signals and send them to ๐ถThe Human Life CycleA primary-school lesson on the human life cycle: the stages from baby to old age, how we grow and change, what each stag๐ฆThe Life Cycle of a ButterflyThe butterfly life cycle for kids: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. Learn about metamorphosis and how a caterp๐ธThe Life Cycle of a FrogThe life cycle of a frog for kids: from frogspawn to tadpole to froglet to adult frog. Learn metamorphosis, how tadpoles๐The Phases of the MoonWhy the Moon changes shape, for ages 7-11: the eight Moon phases, new and full Moon, why the Moon has no light of its ow๐งThe Polar Regions: Arctic and AntarcticThe polar regions for kids: discover the icy Arctic and Antarctic, the difference between them, and how polar bears, pen๐๏ธThe Skin: Our Largest OrganA primary-school lesson on skin: its three layers, how it protects us, controls temperature, senses touch and heals cutsโ๏ธThe Sun: Our StarDiscover the Sun for ages 7-11: why the Sun is a star, what it is made of, how its light and heat reach Earth, sunspots ๐งThe Water Cycle ExplainedLearn the water cycle for kids: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. Clear diagrams in words, real eโกThunder and LightningDiscover thunder and lightning for kids: how storm clouds build up electricity, why we see lightning before we hear thun๐Tides and the SeaTides for kids: why the sea rises and falls each day, how the Moon's gravity makes tides, spring and neap tides, the rocโ๏ธTypes of CloudsLearn the main types of clouds for kids: cirrus, cumulus, stratus and cumulonimbus, how they form, what weather they bri๐Volcanoes and EarthquakesVolcanoes and earthquakes for kids: how tectonic plates move, why volcanoes erupt with lava and how earthquakes shake th๐Weather and Climate ZonesLearn the difference between weather and climate for ages 6-9, explore the polar, temperate and tropical climate zones, ๐ฆ๏ธWeather and the AtmosphereDiscover weather and the atmosphere for kids: learn about air, clouds, rain, wind and temperature, plus a fun cloud-watc๐Whales, Dolphins and Sea MammalsLearn about whales, dolphins and other sea mammals for primary kids: why they are mammals not fish, how they breathe, feโ๏ธWhat Is a Fair Test? Understanding VariablesA clear primary-school lesson on fair tests and variables: learn what to change, what to measure and what to keep the sa๐Why Leaves Change Colour in AutumnWhy do leaves turn red, orange and yellow in autumn? A clear primary science lesson on chlorophyll, hidden pigments and ๐ดWhy We SleepA primary-school lesson on sleep: why our bodies and brains need it, what happens during sleep stages and dreams, how mu
๐ Stories
๐Luna's Journey to the MoonAn original adventure story for ages 7-10 about a curious girl named Luna who dreams big, builds a rocket of ideas, and ๐ธ๏ธAnansi and the Pot of WisdomA retelling of the West African Anansi folk tale about how the spider tried to keep all the world's wisdom for himself, ๐ท๏ธAnansi the SpiderA retelling of the West African folk tale of Anansi the Spider and how stories came to the world, for ages 7-10, with a โตCaptain Cora's Cloud ShipAn original sky-sailing adventure for ages 7-10: when a storm threatens her floating village, young Captain Cora and her๐ญCaptain Oat and the Button StormA rollicking fantasy adventure for ages 7-10 about a mouse sea captain who sails a teacup ship across the kitchen ocean ๐ฌHansel and GretelA read-along retelling of Hansel and Gretel for ages 6-9, about cleverness, courage, and sticking together, with a compr๐ชฝIcarus and the Wings of WaxA retelling of the Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus for ages 7-10, with a wise moral about listening to good advice and๐King Midas and the Golden TouchA retelling of the Greek myth King Midas and the Golden Touch for ages 7-10, with a wise moral about greed and a short c๐๏ธMilo and the Midnight MuseumAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a boy locked in a museum overnight, where the exhibits come alive and teach ๐ฉ๏ธNael and the Bottled StormAn original fantasy adventure for ages 7-10 about Nael, a fisherman's son who finds a tiny storm trapped in a bottle and๐ฆPandora's BoxA retelling of the Greek myth of Pandora's Box for ages 7-10, with a gentle moral about curiosity and hope plus a short ๐ณPippa and the Talking TreeAn original short story for ages 7-10 about Pippa, a curious girl who befriends a wise old talking tree and learns to li๐ฑPuss in BootsA retelling of Charles Perrault's classic French fairy tale of the clever cat who won his master a castle and a princess๐RapunzelA read-along retelling of Rapunzel for ages 6-9, about hope, courage, and the power of love and patience, with a compreh๐นSleeping BeautyA read-along retelling of Sleeping Beauty for ages 6-9, about kindness, patience, and hope overcoming a curse, with a co๐Snow White and the Seven DwarfsA read-along retelling of Snow White for ages 6-9, about kindness over vanity, friendship, and courage, with a comprehen๐บThe Blue JackalA retelling of the Indian Panchatantra fable of the jackal who fell into a dye pot and pretended to be king, for ages 7-๐คThe Brave Little RobotAn original short story for ages 7-10 about Bolt, a small robot who learns that being brave means trying even when you f๐The Bremen Town MusiciansA retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale of four old animals who set out to be musicians and scared off a band of robbers,๐ขThe Day the Numbers DisappearedAn original, gently math-themed adventure for ages 7-10: when all the numbers vanish from town, Ravi and Maya discover j๐งThe Fisherman and the GenieA retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of the poor fisherman who outwitted a furious genie trapped in a brass bottle, fo๐The Fisherman's WifeA retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale of the fisherman who caught a magic fish and the wife whose wishes never stopped,๐ฆThe Fox Who Guarded the BridgeAn original fantasy story for ages 7-10 about a talking fox who guards a bridge with riddles, and the clever boy named P๐The Friendly DragonAn original short story for ages 7-10 about Ember, a dragon everyone fears, who shows the whole village that being diffe๐ปThe Garden That Grew OvernightAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a girl, a tin of mystery seeds, and a garden that grows overnight, teaching ๐ฆThe Girl Who Could Talk to BirdsAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a shy girl who discovers she can understand birds, and uses her gift to save๐The Great Playground MysteryAn original detective short story for ages 7-10: when toys vanish from the playground, young sleuth Mia follows the clue๐The Lantern Fish of Saltkettle BayAn original adventure for ages 7-10 about Maren, a lighthouse keeper's daughter who befriends a glowing fish and saves a๐The Lighthouse and the Lost WhaleAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a lighthouse keeper's son and a young whale who lost her way, and how a stea๐๏ธThe Magic PaintbrushA retelling of the beloved Chinese folk tale of Ma Liang and his magic paintbrush, who paints to help the poor, for ages๐บ๏ธThe Map in the AtticAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a girl who finds an old hand-drawn map in her grandmother's attic and discov๐ฎThe Marble That Rolled UphillAn original adventure story for ages 7-10 about Juno, a curious girl who finds a strange marble that rolls uphill and le๐ฅThe Midnight BakeryAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a boy who discovers a magical bakery that only opens at midnight, where the ๐The Monkey and the CrocodileA retelling of the Indian Panchatantra fable of the clever monkey who outwitted a hungry crocodile, for ages 7-10, with ๐๏ธThe Old Man Who Moved MountainsA retelling of the Chinese folktale of the foolish old man who set out to move two great mountains, teaching the power o๐จThe Paintbox That Painted BackA whimsical fantasy adventure for ages 7-10 about Ravi, a boy who finds a magic paintbox where everything he paints comeโตThe Paper Boat AdventureAn original short story for ages 7-10 about two friends who follow a paper boat down a rain-swollen stream and learn abo๐คThe Robot Who Wanted to PaintAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a factory robot who dreams of making art, and learns that creativity comes f๐ชทThe Secret of Willow PondAn original adventure short story for ages 7-10: when Willow Pond starts drying up, Nadia and her friends follow the clu๐The Shell That WhisperedAn original short story for ages 7-10 about a lonely girl at the seaside who finds a magical shell, and learns that the ๐ชThe Staircase That Wasn't ThereA magical adventure story for ages 7-10 about Nadia, who discovers a staircase that only appears at dusk and leads to a โฐ๏ธThe StonecutterA retelling of the Japanese folktale of the stonecutter who kept wishing to be more powerful, until he learned the value๐ณThe Treehouse Time MachineAn original short story for ages 7-10 about two friends whose old treehouse turns into a time machine, taking them on an๐ชVasilisa the BeautifulA retelling of the Russian fairy tale of brave Vasilisa, her magic doll, and the witch Baba Yaga, for ages 8-11, with a โ๏ธWhy the Sun and Moon Live in the SkyA retelling of the West African (Efik) folktale explaining how the Sun and Moon came to live up in the sky, for ages 6-9
๐ Books
๐ฆAll About DinosaursA free non-fiction dinosaur book for ages 7-10: meet meat-eaters and plant-eaters, learn how we know about dinosaurs fro๐All About VolcanoesA free online non-fiction volcano book for ages 7-10: discover how volcanoes form, why they erupt, the different types a๐Amazing Animals of the WorldA free non-fiction animal book for ages 7-10: explore animals of the rainforest, desert, ocean, polar lands and grasslan๐งAnimals of the Polar RegionsA free non-fiction book for ages 7-10 about Arctic and Antarctic animals: how polar bears, penguins, seals and whales su๐กBrilliant Inventors and Their IdeasA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: meet clever inventors like Gutenberg, Edison, the Wright brothers, George ๐ฉCountries, Flags and CapitalsA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: discover what a country is, how flags tell stories, what a capit๐ฆCreatures of the NightA free non-fiction book for ages 7-10 about nocturnal animals: how owls, bats, foxes and more see, hear and hunt in the ๐ฆDinosaurs A to ZA free online non-fiction dinosaur book for ages 6-9: meet a dinosaur for every letter from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops, โกEnergy All Around UsA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what energy is, the different forms it takes, how it moves and ch๐Explorers of the Deep SeaA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: dive into the dark deep sea to meet glowing fish, giant squid and the brav๐Giants of the Ocean: WhalesA free non-fiction whale book for ages 7-10: discover the blue whale, humpback songs, how whales breathe and dive, what ๐งญGreat Explorers and Their JourneysA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: meet brave explorers like Zheng He, Ibn Battuta, Magellan's crew, and the ๐How Cars and Engines WorkA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover how car engines burn fuel, how wheels turn, how brakes stop you, โ๏ธHow Machines WorkA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover the six simple machines, from levers and wheels to pulleys and sc๐ซHow Our Body Works: A First GuideA free non-fiction body book for ages 7-10: explore the skeleton, muscles, heart, lungs, brain, tummy and senses, and le๐๏ธIslands of the WorldA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: discover what an island is, how islands are made by volcanoes an๐ฐKnights and CastlesA free online non-fiction history book for ages 7-10: step into the Middle Ages to discover castles, armoured knights, s๐ณLife in the RainforestA free non-fiction rainforest book for ages 7-10: explore the layers of the rainforest, its incredible plants and animalโฐ๏ธMountains of the WorldA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: learn how mountains form, meet the world's tallest peaks like Ev๐๏ธNatural Wonders of the WorldA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: explore the world's most amazing natural wonders, from the Grand๐Our Amazing OceansA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: dive into the oceans to discover their depths, the creatures that live the๐งThe Amazing World of WaterA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what water is, how it changes from ice to steam, the water cycle,๐The Busy Bee: A Nature StorybookA free online nature storybook for ages 5-8: follow Bella the honeybee as she gathers nectar, makes honey and helps flow๐ฆThe Great Animal MigrationsA free non-fiction book for ages 7-10 about animal migration: why and how animals travel huge distances, from wildebeest๐The Science of ColorA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what colour really is, how light makes the rainbow, why the sky i๐The Science of SoundA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what sound is, how it travels, how our ears hear it, why some sou๐The Seven ContinentsA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: explore all seven continents of the world, their lands, animals ๐ชThe Solar System: A Young Reader's GuideA free non-fiction space book for ages 7-10: explore the Sun, all eight planets, moons, asteroids and comets, with real ๐๏ธThe Story of ArchitectureA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover how buildings are made, why they stand up, the parts of a buildin๐จThe Story of ArtA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover how art began in caves, what artists really do, the main kinds of๐The Story of DanceA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover why people all over the world dance, how dance began long ago, an๐กThe Story of LightA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover where light comes from, how we see colours, why shadows form, and๐ฐThe Story of MoneyA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover how money began with swapping and shells, then grew into coins, p๐ตThe Story of MusicA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what music is, how instruments make sound, the families of the or๐ทThe Story of PhotographyA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover how the camera was invented, how light makes a picture, and how p๐The Story of PoetryA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover what poetry is, how it began as songs and spoken tales, the magic๐ฑThe Tiny Seed: A Nature StorybookA free online nature storybook for ages 5-8: follow one tiny seed as it travels on the wind, sleeps in the soil and growโตThe VikingsA free online non-fiction history book for ages 7-10 about the Vikings: their longships, raids and voyages, homes and da๐The World of Big CatsA free non-fiction big cats book for ages 7-10: meet lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars and cheetahs, learn how they hunt,๐ฆThe World of BirdsA free non-fiction bird book for ages 7-10: discover what makes a bird, how feathers and flight work, amazing beaks, egg๐The World of InsectsA free online non-fiction insect book for ages 7-10: discover what makes an insect, how they grow, amazing beetles, bees๐๏ธThe World's DesertsA free online non-fiction geography book for ages 7-10: explore the world's deserts, how they form, the clever animals aโ
Weather and the SkyA free online non-fiction book for ages 7-10: discover where clouds come from, why it rains, how the wind blows, what ca
โฝ Sport
๐ A Simple Home WorkoutA primary lesson with a fun, safe home workout for kids: warm up, do easy exercises like star jumps, squats and bear cra๐Agility and FootworkA primary lesson on agility and footwork: what agility is, why quick feet help in sport, and fun, safe drills like the l๐Athletics: Running, Jumping and ThrowingA primary lesson on athletics: explore running races, long jump and high jump, and throwing events, plus how to practise๐คธBalance and CoordinationA primary lesson on balance and coordination: how your body stays steady, why these skills matter in sport, and fun, saf๐งCool-Downs and RecoveryA primary lesson on cool-downs and recovery: why you should slow down after exercise, how gentle stretching and rest hel๐ดCycling as a SportA clear primary lesson on cycling as a sport: the main types of racing, why fitness and gears matter, safety and teamwor๐งGood Posture and Why It MattersA clear lesson on good posture for kids: what posture is, why sitting and standing tall helps your body, how to fix slou๐คธGymnastics BasicsA friendly primary lesson on gymnastics basics: balance, rolls, jumps and shapes, why control matters, plus a safe begin๐Healthy Snacks for Active KidsA friendly lesson on healthy snacks for active kids: which foods give lasting energy, why water matters, when to snack, ๐ฅMartial Arts BasicsA clear primary lesson on martial arts basics: stances, discipline, respect and self-control, what the belts mean, and h๐ฒHow to Ride a Bike SafelyA primary lesson on riding a bike safely: learn to wear a helmet, check your bike, balance, brake and follow road safety๐ชขSkipping and Jump RopeA fun primary lesson on skipping and jump rope: how to choose a rope, the basic bounce, why it builds fitness, plus tric๐ดSleep, Rest and RecoveryA kid-friendly lesson on sleep, rest, and recovery: why sleep helps your body grow and repair, how rest makes you strong๐คธStaying Active Every DayA primary lesson on staying active every day: learn why exercise matters, fun ways to move, how much activity kids need ๐Swimming Strokes for BeginnersA primary lesson on swimming strokes for beginners: learn front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and how to breathe, kick๐The Rules of American FootballA primary lesson on the rules of American football: learn about touchdowns, downs, the line of scrimmage, passing and ru๐ธThe Rules of BadmintonA primary lesson on the rules of badminton: learn how to score, serving rules, the shuttlecock, singles and doubles, fauโพThe Rules of BaseballA primary lesson on the rules of baseball: learn how to bat, run the bases, score runs, the meaning of outs and strikes,๐The Rules of BasketballA primary lesson on the rules of basketball: learn how to score, dribble, pass and the basic fouls, plus why teamwork ma๐The Rules of CricketA primary lesson on the rules of cricket: how to bat, bowl, score runs, take wickets and the basics of overs and inningsโณThe Rules of GolfA clear primary lesson on the rules of golf: how the game works, par and scoring, basic etiquette and safety, plus a sim๐คพThe Rules of HandballA primary lesson on the rules of team handball: learn how to score, dribbling and the three-step rule, the goal area lin๐The Rules of Field HockeyA primary lesson on the rules of field hockey: learn how to score, dribble with a stick, the shooting circle, fouls and ๐The Rules of NetballA primary lesson on the rules of netball: learn how to score, the footwork and no-dribble rules, playing positions, foul๐The Rules of RugbyA primary lesson on the rules of rugby: learn how to score a try, the forward pass rule, tackling, scrums and why teamwoโฝThe Rules of Soccer for BeginnersLearn the basic rules of soccer (football) for beginners: how to score a goal, the no-hands rule, kick-offs, throw-ins, ๐The Rules of Table TennisA primary sport lesson on the rules of table tennis: learn how to serve, score points, win games, and the key rules of p๐พThe Rules of TennisA primary lesson on the rules of tennis: learn how to serve, score points, win games and sets, and the basic court rules๐The Rules of VolleyballA primary lesson on the rules of volleyball: how to score, the three-hit rule, serving, rotating and why teamwork wins, ๐Track and Field AthleticsA clear primary lesson on track and field athletics: running, jumping and throwing events, simple technique tips and a s๐Why Warming Up MattersLearn why warming up before sport matters: how it wakes up your muscles, raises your heart rate, prevents injuries, and ๐คWinning, Losing and Fair PlayA kind lesson on winning, losing, and fair play for kids: how to win graciously, handle losing, why fair play matters, a๐งYoga and Stretching for KidsA primary sport lesson on yoga and stretching for kids: learn why stretching helps your body, how to do simple safe pose
๐ค AI
๐พAI in FarmingHow AI helps farmers grow food: smart cameras that spot weeds, sensors that check soil and water, and robots that help, ๐บ๏ธAI in Maps and TransportHow AI helps maps and transport: finding the fastest route, guessing traffic, predicting arrival times for buses and tra๐ฎAI in Video GamesHow AI works in video games: enemies that chase you, pathfinding, difficulty that changes, and what game AI can and cann๐คAI That Helps PeopleA primary lesson on how AI helps real people: reading text aloud, captions, translation, maps, weather and spam filters,๐Algorithms in AIA friendly primary lesson on algorithms in AI: what a step-by-step recipe is, how computers follow rules, and how AI leaโAsking AI Good QuestionsLearn how to ask AI good questions: be clear and specific, give context, ask for steps, and always check the answer becaโค๏ธCan Machines Have Feelings?A thoughtful primary lesson on whether machines can feel: how AI imitates emotion words, why that is not real feeling, tโ๏ธGames Computers Can PlayLearn how computers play games like chess and Go: searching ahead through moves, scoring positions, learning from practi๐กHow AI Sensors WorkHow AI sensors work: cameras, microphones and other sensors turn the world into numbers so a computer can spot patterns ๐ผ๏ธHow Computers See PicturesDiscover how computers see pictures: tiny pixels, colour numbers, and how AI spots patterns to guess what is in a photo,๐ฌHow Computers Understand LanguageLearn how computers understand language: breaking sentences into tokens, turning words into numbers, spotting patterns, ๐How Does a Self-Driving Car Work?Learn how a self-driving car works: sensors that sense the road, AI that spots cars and signs, planning a safe path, and๐How Does AI Learn?A primary lesson on how AI learns: training data, examples, practice and feedback, getting better over time, and why bad๐ฃ๏ธHow Voice Assistants WorkLearn how voice assistants work: hearing sound, turning speech into words, finding an answer, and talking back, plus pri๐ง Meet Artificial IntelligenceA clear primary-school intro to artificial intelligence: what AI is, where you already see it, how it differs from regul๐คRobots vs AI: What's the Difference?A clear primary lesson on robots versus AI: a robot is a machine body, AI is smart software, how they overlap, real exam๐๏ธTeaching a Computer to SortA hands-on primary lesson on teaching a computer to sort: labels, training examples, features and why good data makes be๐งโ๐ซTeaching Machines with ExamplesHow we teach machines with examples instead of rules: labels, practice, testing and why good examples matter so much for๐What Is Data?A clear primary lesson on what data is: facts and numbers computers store, kinds of data, how AI learns from data, and k
๐ป Coding
โA Quiz Game in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on building a quiz game in Scratch: ask questions with the ask block, check the answer wit๐ฌAnimations and Costumes in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on animation in Scratch: how costumes make a sprite seem to move, switch costumes in a loo๐Coordinates and Movement in ScratchA clear primary lesson on coordinates and movement in Scratch: understand the x and y grid, move sprites with go to and ๐Cybersecurity and Strong PasswordsA coding lesson for ages 7-10: learn what cybersecurity means, why strong passwords matter, how to make one, and simple ๐Debugging: Finding MistakesA primary-school coding lesson on debugging: learn what a bug is, why code goes wrong, and easy steps to find and fix miโ๏ธDrawing with the Pen in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on the Pen blocks in Scratch: add the Pen extension, pen down and up, set pen colour and s๐ขEvents and Buttons in ScratchA primary-school coding lesson on Scratch events: learn how hat blocks start code when you click the flag, press a key, ๐Flowcharts and PseudocodeA coding lesson for ages 7-10: learn how flowcharts and pseudocode help you plan a program before you code it, with shap๐ฑGetting Started with ScratchA beginner Scratch coding lesson for kids ages 7-10: learn what Scratch is, how to snap blocks together, move a sprite, ๐งฑIntroduction to Block CodingA friendly primary lesson on block coding: learn how drag-and-drop blocks work, the main block types, why blocks snap to๐ฎMaking a Game in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on making your first game in Scratch: move a sprite, catch falling objects, keep score wit๐งฉMaking a Maze Game in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on making a maze game in Scratch: draw a maze, move a sprite with arrow keys, stop at wall๐Making Decisions with IfA primary-school coding lesson on if statements: learn how code makes choices using if, else, and conditions, with Scrat๐ตMaking Music in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on the Music blocks in Scratch: add the Music extension, play notes and drums, set the tem๐คScratch vs Text CodingA friendly primary lesson comparing block coding in Scratch with text coding like Python: what is the same, what is diff๐ฅ๏ธThe History of ComputersA coding lesson for ages 7-10: travel through the history of computers, from counting tools and giant machines to the ph๐ขVariables and Score in ScratchA step-by-step primary lesson on variables in Scratch: make a variable, set and change a score, show it on the stage, re๐ฆVariables: Boxes for InformationA primary-school coding lesson on variables: learn how a variable is a labeled box that stores information, how to chang๐What Is a Program?A clear primary lesson explaining what a computer program is: a list of instructions a computer follows in order. Real e
๐ค Learn to Read
๐คWriting an Acrostic PoemLearn how to write an acrostic poem, where the first letters spell a word going down. A creative lesson for ages 7-10 wiโชAdding -ed to VerbsLearn to add -ed to make past-tense verbs, and hear its three sounds in jumped, played and wanted. A spelling lesson for๐Adverbs: How We Do ThingsLearn adverbs for ages 6-9: words like quickly, slowly, loudly and softly that tell HOW we do things. Match, flip flashc๐
Alliteration and Tongue TwistersLearn about alliteration, when words start with the same sound, and try fun tongue twisters. A lesson for ages 6-9 with โ๏ธApostrophes for ContractionsFirst punctuation for ages 5-8: an apostrophe joins two words and stands in for missing letters, like do not = don't. Ma๐Beginning and Ending BlendsLearn beginning blends like st and gr and ending blends like nd and mp in phonics. Hear two sounds glide together. A funโ๏ธBrackets and Dashes for Extra InformationGrammar for ages 8-11: use brackets ( ) or dashes โ to add extra information to a sentence. Match, flip flashcards and t๐Building a ParagraphLearn how to build a paragraph: start with a topic sentence, add detail sentences that stay on topic, then finish with a๐Cause and Effect in ReadingCause and effect for ages 7-10: spot why things happen (cause) and what happens as a result (effect). Match causes to ef๐งโ๐ณWhen ch Says k and shLearn the three sounds of ch in phonics. ch can say 'ch' in chair, 'k' in school, and 'sh' in chef. A fun reading lesson๐ถChanging y to iLearn the spelling rule that changes y to i before adding endings, so baby becomes babies and happy becomes happiness. A๐งCharacters and SettingsCharacters and settings for ages 5-8: learn who is in a story and where it happens. Match characters to clues, flip flas๐ฆWhen to Use -ck and When to Use -kLearn when words end in -ck and when they end in -k, like duck, sock, milk and book. A fun spelling lesson for ages 5-7 ๐ซClassroom WordsLearn classroom words for kids ages 5-8: pencil, book, desk, teacher, bag and more. A school word mat with flashcards anโ๏ธCommas After OpenersGrammar for ages 7-10: use a comma after a word or phrase that opens a sentence, like 'First,' or 'After lunch,'. Match,โ๏ธCommas in ListsFirst punctuation for ages 5-8: use a comma to separate items in a list and 'and' before the last one. Match, flip flash๐Comparative and Superlative AdjectivesLearn how to compare things: big, bigger, biggest. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 on comparative and superlative adje๐Comparing Two TextsComparing texts for ages 8-11: find what is the same and what is different in two pieces of writing. Match features and ๐Comparing with AdverbsLearn how adverbs compare actions: fast, faster, fastest and quietly, more quietly. A grammar lesson for ages 7-9 with m๐งฉCompound WordsLearn compound words like sunflower, rainbow and football by joining two small words into one. A fun reading lesson for โ๏ธContractions vs PossessivesGrammar for ages 8-11: learn when an apostrophe means a missing letter (it's) and when it shows owning (the dog's bone).๐Descriptive Writing and the SensesLearn descriptive writing by using your five senses: show what you see, hear, smell, taste and touch so your reader can ๐คDeterminers: a, an, the and someLearn determiners a, an, the and some that come before nouns. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 with matching games and ๐ชDiphthongs: oi, oy, ou, owLearn the diphthongs oi, oy, ou and ow in phonics. These gliding vowel sounds make words like coin, boy, cloud and cow. ๐ฏDouble Consonants in WordsLearn why some words have double letters, like rabbit, happy and ball. A fun spelling lesson for ages 5-7 with word-buil๐Doubling Letters Before Adding -ingLearn when to double the last letter before adding -ing, so run becomes running and hop becomes hopping. A fun spelling ๐งDropping the e Before SuffixesLearn the spelling rule that drops the silent e before -ing and -ed, so bake becomes baking and hope becomes hoping. A f๐Editing and Proofreading Your WorkLearn to edit and proofread your writing: check spelling, capital letters, full stops and meaning. A simple checklist, eโExclamation Marks and Strong FeelingsPunctuation for ages 5-8: use an exclamation mark (!) to show strong feelings like surprise, excitement or a shout. Matcโ๏ธFact and OpinionFact vs opinion for ages 7-10: learn to tell a fact (can be checked) from an opinion (what someone thinks). Sort sentenc๐กFinding the Main IdeaLearn to find the main idea for ages 5-8: read a short passage, spot what it is mostly about, match clues and play games๐ฑGreek and Latin Word RootsDiscover Greek and Latin roots like bio, photo and aqua that build many English words. A fun vocabulary lesson for ages โ๏ธHomophones: there, their, they'reLearn the difference between there, their and they're: three words that sound the same but mean different things. A cleaโInterjections: Wow, Oops and YayLearn interjections like wow, oops and yay that show feelings. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 with matching games and๐Joining Two SentencesGrammar for ages 7-10: join two short sentences into one using joining words and avoid run-ons. Match, build and take a ๐ตLong Vowel SoundsLearn long vowel sounds where a, e, i, o and u say their own names, as in cake, bee and bike. A phonics lesson for ages ๐ต๏ธMaking Inferences: Reading Between the LinesMaking inferences for ages 6-9: use clues plus what you already know to work out what the text does not say. Match clues๐ฎMaking Predictions When ReadingMaking predictions for ages 5-8: use clues to guess what happens next in a story. Match clues to guesses, flip flashcard๐More Sight WordsBuild your reading with more sight words for ages 4-7: you, are, was, they, said and have. Flashcards, a matching game a๐ฐReading Non-Fiction Text FeaturesNon-fiction text features for ages 7-10: use headings, captions, diagrams and labels to find information. Match each fea๐ท๏ธNouns, Verbs and AdjectivesLearn your first grammar for ages 5-8: a noun names, a verb does, an adjective describes. Match words, flip flashcards a๐ฅOnomatopoeia: Sound WordsDiscover onomatopoeia, words that sound like the noise they describe, like buzz and splash. A fun lesson for ages 6-9 wiโ๏ธOpposites and SynonymsLearn opposites like big and small and synonyms like happy and glad. A fun reading and vocabulary lesson for ages 5-7 wiโณPast, Present and Future TenseFirst grammar for ages 5-8: the past already happened, the present is now, the future has not happened yet. Match verbs,๐บ๏ธPlanning Your Writing with a Mind MapLearn to plan your writing with a mind map: put your topic in the middle, add branches for ideas, then turn each branch โPlurals: Adding -s and -esLearn to make plurals by adding -s and -es, like cat to cats and box to boxes. A fun reading lesson for ages 5-7 with wo๐ฆPlurals: Changing -y to -iesLearn the plural rule that turns -y into -ies, like baby to babies and fly to flies. A spelling lesson for ages 6-8 with๐Plurals of Words Ending in -f and -feLearn to change -f and -fe to -ves for plurals, like leaf to leaves and knife to knives. A spelling lesson for ages 6-8 ๐ซณPossessive Determiners: my, your, his, herLearn possessive words like my, your, his, her, our and their that show who owns something. A grammar lesson for ages 6-๐คPrefixes and SuffixesLearn prefixes like un- and re- and suffixes like -ing and -ed that change words. A fun reading lesson for ages 6-8 withโPrefixes un-, re-, pre- and Their MeaningsLearn what prefixes un, re and pre mean and how they change words. A fun word-building lesson for ages 7-9 with matching๐งญPrepositions of Time and PlaceLearn prepositions like in, on, at, before and after to show time and place. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 with matc๐R-Controlled Vowels: ar, or, erLearn r-controlled vowels ar, or and er, where r changes the vowel sound, as in car, fork and her. A phonics lesson for ๐ง Reading Comprehension BasicsFirst reading comprehension for ages 5-8: read a short story, then answer who, what and where. Match clues, flip flashca๐Reading Your First SentencesPut sight words together to read your first sentences, ages 4-7. Match sentences to pictures, build a sentence and take ๐ฅRhythm and Beat in PoemsDiscover rhythm and beat in poetry. A fun lesson for ages 6-9 on how poems have a beat you can clap, with examples and aโSentence Types: Statements, Questions, CommandsFirst grammar for ages 5-8: a statement tells, a question asks, a command tells you to do something. Match sentences, flโจSilent e (Magic e)Learn the silent e or magic e rule, where a final e makes the vowel say its name, turning cap into cape and kit into kit๐คซSilent Letters (kn, wr, mb)Learn silent letters in phonics: the quiet k in knee, the quiet w in write and the quiet b in lamb. A fun reading lesson๐ฎSimiles: Comparing with Like and AsLearn what a simile is and how to compare things using 'like' and 'as'. A fun lesson for ages 7-10 with examples and a m๐Skimming and ScanningSkimming and scanning for ages 8-11: two fast reading skills. Skim for the gist, scan for a key word. Match the task to ๐Soft c and Soft gLearn soft c and soft g phonics: when c sounds like 's' (city) and g sounds like 'j' (gem). A fun reading lesson for kid๐ฌSpeech Marks for TalkingPunctuation for ages 6-9: use speech marks (" ") to show the exact words a character says. Match, flip flashcards and ta๐พSpelling with ie and eiLearn the i before e rule to spell words like field, piece and receive. A fun, clear spelling lesson for ages 7-9 with w๐Starting a New ParagraphWriting for ages 8-11: learn when to start a new paragraph โ a new time, place, person or idea. Match, flip flashcards a๐Subject-Verb AgreementGrammar for ages 7-10: make the verb match the subject, like 'she runs' and 'they run'. Match, flip flashcards and take โSuffixes -ful, -less, -ness and Their MeaningsLearn what suffixes ful, less and ness mean and how they change words. A fun word-building lesson for ages 7-9 with matc๐Summarising a TextSummarising for ages 8-11: say the most important points of a text in just a few words. Match long text to short summari๐Syllable Stress in WordsLearn syllable stress in phonics. Some word parts are said louder, like the BA in banana. A fun reading lesson for kids ๐Syllable Types and Splitting WordsLearn to split words into syllables and spot syllable types. Clap the beats in words like rab-bit and ta-ble. A fun read๐Synonyms and Antonyms: Word PairsGo deeper with synonyms and antonyms using rich word pairs like happy/joyful and brave/scared. A vocabulary lesson for a๐พThe aw and au SoundsLearn the aw and au sounds in phonics. Both make the 'aw' sound in words like paw, saw, sauce and August. A fun reading ๐The ear and air SoundsLearn the ear and air trigraphs in phonics. ear sounds like in hear, air sounds like in fair. A fun reading lesson for k๐ฑThe ph Sound (ph says f)Learn the ph sound in phonics. The letters p and h together say 'f' in words like phone, photo and dolphin. A fun readin๐The Schwa SoundDiscover the schwa, the lazy 'uh' sound hiding in words like banana, sofa and pencil. A fun spelling lesson for ages 7-9๐ฉนThe ure Sound (as in Sure)Learn the ure trigraph in phonics. Three letters making one sound in words like sure, cure and pure. A fun reading lesso๐ณThe wh Sound (as in Whale)Learn the wh sound in phonics. The letters w and h begin question words like what and where, plus whale and wheel. A fun๐งฉTricky Spellings to RememberLearn common tricky words that don't follow the rules, like said, friend, because and beautiful. A spelling lesson for a๐กThe igh Sound (as in Light)Learn the igh trigraph in phonics. Three letters, one long 'i' sound, in words like light, night and high. A fun reading๐Understanding MetaphorsLearn what a metaphor is and how it says one thing IS another. A fun lesson for ages 8-11 with clear examples and a matc๐Using a Dictionary and GlossaryUsing a dictionary and glossary for ages 7-10: find word meanings using alphabetical order. Match tools to their jobs an๐คVowel Teams: ai, ee, oaLearn vowel teams ai, ee and oa, where two vowels make one long sound, as in rain, bee and boat. A phonics lesson for ag๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆWord Families: -at, -an, -igLearn the -at, -an and -ig word families to read words like cat, man and pig. A fun phonics lesson for ages 5-7 with wor๐Words Ending in -leLearn the quiet -le ending that sounds like 'ul', in words like apple, table and turtle. A spelling lesson for ages 5-7 ๐บWords Ending in -sionLearn the -sion ending, the cousin of -tion, in words like television, vision and explosion. A spelling lesson for ages ๐Words Ending in -tionLearn the -tion ending that sounds like 'shun', in words like station, action and nation. A spelling lesson for ages 6-8๐Writing a Book ReviewLearn to write a book review: tell the title and author, give a spoiler-free summary, share your opinion with reasons, a๐Writing a Friendly LetterLearn how to write a friendly letter step by step: the greeting, the body, the closing and your name. Clear parts, a reaโ๏ธWriting a Good SentenceLearn how to write a good sentence: every sentence needs a who and a doing word, a capital letter at the start and a ful๐จWriting a Shape PoemLearn to write a shape poem: pick an object, gather sense words, then write your words in the shape of the thing. Fun ex๐Writing Clear InstructionsLearn how to write clear instructions: use a title, a list of what you need, numbered steps in order and bossy verbs. Ex