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Tips to maximise your child’s learning potential
With a view to helping parents prepare children for the big move to school life, LEGO® recently held a DUPLO® Play Workshop in conjunction with Playcentre. Dr Sarah Alexander, Chief Executive of Child Forum, has shared her tips from the workshop for
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Handwriting: The letter a
Handwriting: The letter a
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
What you need:
computer with internet access
printer
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Tricked out maths
Tricked out maths
Have fun this April Fools' Day with a maths code puzzle that will result in a funny answer to a joke. Before long, you'll not only have practised your maths, but be laughing together at
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Learning the ABC: The letter J
Learning the ABC: The letter J
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Autumn maze
Want FREE printable autumn fun for kids? We have it with this a-maze-ing autumn maze! They'll enjoy getting to the end of this puzzle and decorating the page when they're done too.
What you need:
computer with internet access
printer
paper
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Winter dot to dot: Medium 1
Dot to dots have long been an activity where kids would learn their counting the fun way. Guess what? Nothing has changed. Our dot to dot activities are created to suit specific ages and include great colouring activities when the
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Winter unscramble
Unscrambling words will certainly keep the older kids entertained. This winter-themed word game is a great puzzler and solving it will not only be a challenge but give them bragging rights when they're first among their friends to finish!
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Word find: 5 to 6 letter words - hard
This free print word find is for 7-8 year olds who have a good grasp on spelling. Sure, learning words can sometimes be difficult but pop them in a fun word find and you'll have the kids' brains ticking away
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Word find: 5 to 6 letter words - easy
This free print word find is for 7-8 year olds who have a basic grasp on spelling. Sure, learning words can sometimes be difficult but pop them in a fun word find and you'll have the kids' brains ticking away
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How to lace shoes: criss-cross
Learning to tie shoe laces is a rite of passage, but lacing your shoes can also be a fun kids activity. There are so many ways to lace your shoes - start with this standard criss-cross style.
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1
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Collective nouns: An army of ants
Kids will love learning about collective nouns. Not only does it teach them about collective nouns in a fun way but they'll be fascinated by the story of how it came about. This one is an army of ants.
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How to make a mighty mite paper plane
Make a paper plane that can actually fly with these easy instructions. This mighty mite paper plane design is compact and strong. A simple paper craft for kids that will then lead to another fun activity for kids: flying a
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Kids games: Dot to dot - level 3
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Kids games: Dot to dot - level 2
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Kids games: Dot to dot - level 1
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Autumn unscramble
Unscrambling words will certainly keep the older kids entertained. This autumn-themed word game is a great puzzler and solving it will not only be a challenge but give them bragging rights when they're first among their friends to finish!
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Olympic fun at home: 8 ideas
Olympic fun at home: 8 ideas
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Has Olympic fever reached your house yet?
Get your little athletes excited about everything Olympics by hosting a 'friendly games' at home with these eight fun Olympic-themed activities and crafts.
Make your own Olympic Torch
You can’t have
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Make your own barometer
Kids will enjoy making this barometer and watching it every day. They will also learn about the weather and how it is measured.
What you need:
Glass
Ruler
Tape
Tube
Chewing gum
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Place the ruler in a glass and hold it against the
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Letter change challenge
Play the letter change challenge and help your kids expand their vocabulary and learn new words. They'll love this fast paced learning game at your next gathering.
What you need:
Pen
Paper
Number of players:
2+
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Choose a number of words that are appropriate for the knowledge
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Fun with food - maths for kids
Teaching maths can be a problem in itself but kids will LOVE their favourite foods more when they can count them up and play with it! Anyone can learn maths with this great food maths game for kids. Addition, subtraction,
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Basketball maths
Shooting hoops is excellent fun but in this game, it's the reward! Shoot only when they answer a maths sum correctly, then add points up to see who wins in this action-packed game for small or large numbers of kids.
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Maths for kids: Guesstimator
Maths for kids: Guesstimator
Maths problems are certainly not solved at a guess, but this multiplication game gives everyone the best chance at winning. Problem solving comes later, but each child or team gets to have a stab first!
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Operation maths
There is no doubt mathematical operations can be tricky, but try this simple idea to show kids that learning numbers can be fun and easy! Operation math is a wonderful way to introduce every sign to the kids with cards.
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Maths bingo
Every kid loves bingo and what better way to play than to be learning your maths too! Bingo can be played with any operation from addition to multiplication, subtraction and division. The beauty is you can adapt the sums to
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Roll it up, multiplication
Maths can be daunting for some kids and introducing them to their times tables can be difficult. By the time you are finished with this simple maths games for kids, you will be injecting the enthusiam back in to maths
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Up or down maths
Maths can be a troubling subject to grasp but by turning it into fun for kids, maths can become easy to learn! Up or down maths gives kids a 50/50 chance of getting the numbers correct. Call out numbers for
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Cooking games with kids: Rainbow fruit salad
Cooking games with kids: Rainbow fruit salad
In every home you can usually find a large array of fruits. But does everyone know the colours and how they fit into the rainbow? Test the kids out and make
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Glow in the dark pipe cleaner bead maze
Glow in the dark pipe cleaner bead maze
Maths begins with basic counting skills and why not do it the fun way? This glow in the dark bead maze offers kids the opportunity to create their very own
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Alphabet peg dolls
Alphabet peg dolls
Hands on learning helps kids retain information better. Make your own alphabet peg dolls with your child and then see how many words you can spell out together for a sneaky spelling game.
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Sensory play: Pom pom party
Sensory play: Pom pom party
Kids imagingations can go crazy with a little help from you! This sensory activity is perfect for the little ones with ice cream building, great for the bigger ones with the maths in
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3D shapes for kids: Triangular prism
3D shapes for kids: Triangular prism
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's have a look at the
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3D shapes for kids: Triangular based pyramid
3D shapes for kids: Triangular based pyramid
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at triangular based
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3D shapes for kids: Square based pyramid
3D shapes for kids: Square based pyramid
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the square
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3D shapes for kids: Sphere
3D shapes for kids: Sphere
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the sphere.
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3D shapes for kids: Hexagonal prism
3D shapes for kids: Hexagonal prism
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the hexagonal prism.
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3D shapes for kids: Cylinder
3D shapes for kids: Cylinder
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the cylinder.
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3D shapes for kids: Cuboid
3D shapes for kids: Cuboid
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the cuboid.
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Flags of the world: China
Flags of the world: China
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Japan
Flags of the world: Japan
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Canada
Flags of the world: Canada
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Spain
Flags of the world: Spain
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Germany
Flags of the world: Germany
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Italy
Flags of the world: Italy
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: France
Flags of the world: France
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: USA
Flags of the world: USA
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Union Jack
Flags of the world: Union Jack
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn
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Flags of the world: Brazil
Flags of the world: Brazil
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: Indonesia
Flags of the world: Indonesia
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a
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Flags of the world: New Zealand
Flags of the world: New Zealand
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn
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Toddler Busy Bag
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Make a popsicle stick harmonica
Make a popsicle stick harmonica
Music is a great learning activity for kids. It involves intervals and mathematical principles. Making this popsicle stick harmonica will get your kids thinking about how sound works and why some sounds are
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Make a pom pom stuff it in
Make a pom pom stuff it in
This easy home made toy idea can be popped in a toddler busy bag for those times when you need your child to sit still: doctor's waiting rooms, car trips and
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How to write poetry: Shape poems
How to write poetry: Shape poems
Shape poems are also known as concrete poems. These poems reflect what you like about a shape or particular subject. These poems work well for any occasion. You could do a heart
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How to write poetry: Monster poems
How to write poetry: Monster poems
Everyone has a monster. We have all dreamt up a scary something at one point or another. With a monster poem, you get to add some funny things to your monster or
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How to write poetry: Colour poems
How to write poetry: Colour poems
Writing poetry certainly does not have to be serious business, it can be about any subject you like. These particular poems are all about your favourite - or least favourite - colours.
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How to write poetry: Quatrains
How to write poetry: Quatrains
Rhyming poems are a great way to introduce kids to poetry. Teach the kids how to write some great kids poems that are fun and silly, all the while learning some valuable lessons
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How to write poetry: Triplet poems
How to write poetry: Triplet poems
Rhyming poems are a great way to introduce kids to poetry. Teach them how to write some great kids poems that are fun and silly, all the while learning some valuable lessons
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How to write poetry: Cinquain poems
How to write poetry: Cinquain poems
Cinquain poems are a short form of structured poetry for kids to write about something they love. Cinquains are easy to write and fun to decorate. You can even make them into cards for special
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How to write poetry: Couplet poems
Couplet poems are a great tool for teaching kids the basics of rhyming words and expressing themselves on paper. These short verses of just two lines make poetry fun and simple to grasp.
What you need:
grey lead pencil for writing
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How to write poetry: Autobiographical poems
How to write poetry: Autobiographical poems
Autobiographical poems, as the name suggests, is all about you. This is not a story however, so length must be taken into consideration and there are other rules that apply too. Take
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How to write poetry: Alphabet poems
How to write poetry: Alphabet poems
This is a great activity for all kids but particularly great as a next step from learning the alphabet. Move along from the repetition of letter learning to having some fun with
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How to write poetry: Diamante poems
How to write poetry: Diamante poems
Diamante poetry is great fun and can be very decorative, so gather the kids around and turn learning this poetry into a great afternoon activity. Create some cards or posters for family
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How to write poetry: Acrostic poems
How to write poetry: Acrostic poems
Acrostic poetry can be a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Grab your pencils and sit yourself down with your imagination and get ready to write about yourself, your pet
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How to write poetry: Haiku
How to write poetry: Haiki
Gather your friends and tell them to bring their imaginations - you are about to have some fun! Kids poetry and learning to write is more fun when it is with a friend
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How to write poetry: Haiku
How to write poetry: Haiku
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. It is traditionally a three lined, un-rhymed poem about any subject of your choosing. Learn all about haiku, create some riddles or just write a short
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Handwriting: The letter j
Handwriting: The letter j
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter i
Handwriting: The letter i
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter h
Handwriting: The letter h
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Homemade lacing cards
Homemade lacing cards
Homemade lacing cards are not only a great craft activity or colouring in activity for kids, you will also be helping to build kids' hand motion skills. You can add this homemade toy to a
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How to lace shoes: zipper
Learning to tie shoelaces is an important developmental milestone for kids, but what about lacing up your shoes? Did you know there's more than 30 different ways of lacing shoes? This cool zipper shoe lacing method is usually used for
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Make a pipe cleaner toy
Make a pipe cleaner toy
This easy homemade toy idea can be popped into a toddler busy bag for those times when you need your child to sit still: doctor's waiting rooms, car trips and plane trips. It's
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How to tie shoes practise board
How to tie shoes practise board
Making this practise board for tying shoelaces is a fun craft activity and will also finish up as a great learning game for kids.
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Handwriting: The letter z
Handwriting: The letter z
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter y
Handwriting: The letter y
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter x
Handwriting: The letter x
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter w
Handwriting: The letter w
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter v
Handwriting: The letter v
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter u
Handwriting: The letter u
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter t
Handwriting: The letter t
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter s
Handwriting: The letter s
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter r
Handwriting: The letter r
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter q
Handwriting: The letter q
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter p
Handwriting: The letter p
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter o
Handwriting: The letter o
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter n
Handwriting: The letter n
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter m
Handwriting: The letter m
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter l
Handwriting: The letter l
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Maths for kids: Ready reckoner
Maths for kids: Ready reckoner
Times tables can be a tricky subject to grasp and whether the kids are learning repetitively with song, charts or random sums, you can help make things a little easier with this ready
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ABC learning: Colouring for kids
ABC learning: Colouring for kids
Learning the alphabet and the shapes of letters is not all about handwriting. Before introducing your children to writing the alphabet, take them on a colourful journey into the wonderful world of letters
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Maths for kids: Mathematical lines
Maths for kids: Mathematical lines
Many times in maths we come across things that we don't always understand. Lines and their meanings can be tricky. This is why we have put together a printable guide to show the
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Shapes for kids: Rhombus
Shapes for kids: Rhombus
The rhombus is better known to most kids as the diamond. Get the kids to colour the rhombus and find the triangles amongst it. With four sides and four 90 degree angles, the rhombus
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Handwriting: The letter f
Handwriting: The letter f
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter e
Handwriting: The letter e
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter d
Handwriting: The letter d
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Handwriting: The letter b
Handwriting: The letter b
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Learning the ABC: The letter I
Learning the ABC: The letter I
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter H
Learning the ABC: The letter H
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter G
Learning the ABC: The letter G
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter F
Learning the ABC: The letter F
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter E
Learning the ABC: The letter E
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter D
Learning the ABC: The letter D
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter C
Learning the ABC: The letter C
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter B
Learning the ABC: The letter B
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Times tables for kids: 12 times tables
Times tables for kids: 12 times tables
The 12 times tables fall under the tricky category. These ones are difficult to learn and often hard to recall but with this printable multiplication chart, you will have the kids
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Times tables for kids: 11 times tables
Times tables for kids: 11 times tables
There are many ways to learn the 11 times tables and most kids wind up doing the tens then adding that number each time. While there is nothing wrong with that
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Times tables for kids: 10 times tables
Times tables for kids: 10 times tables
Most kids think of the 10 times tables fondly and counting their fingers and toes is where they mostly begin. Patterns in numbers are better recognised if there is a visual
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Times tables for kids: 9 times tables
Times tables for kids: 9 times tables
Nine times tables are rather nifty, but learning them can be nasty! Kids opinions of the nines can be turned around with this handy printable chart ready to cut, colour and
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Times tables for kids: 8 times tables
Times tables for kids: 8 times tables
The eight times tables are anything but easy for kids to learn. Make it a little easier by printing off these multiplication charts. Your child can colour, cut, scramble and even
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Times tables for kids: 7 times tables
Times tables for kids: 7 times tables
Seven times tables are hard work. Help the kids recognise the patterns they form by printing off this multiplication chart and have them colour it in to become more familiar with
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Times tables for kids: 6 times tables
Times tables for kids: 6 times tables
Help the kids along when they are learning their six times tables. Multiplication is one of the trickiest forms of maths to learn so get the kids to print out these
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Times tables for kids: 5 times tables
Times tables for kids: 5 times tables
We have five fingers on each hand, five toes on each foot but grouping them all together can be tough. Make things a little easier by printing off our five times
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Times tables for kids: 4 times tables
Times tables for kids: 4 times tables
Frantic fours are not-so-fun for kids but we can help you change that. These printable four times table charts are turning things around. Print, colour and create with the times tables
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Times tables for kids: 3 times tables
Times tables for kids: 3 times tables
Learning the three times tables is tricky but if you have a printable sheet and add in some colouring fun, the three times tables go from tricky to terrific! Get the
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Times tables for kids: 2 times tables
Times tables for kids: 2 times tables
There are many ways to learn the two times tables. Counting the houses on the "even" side of the street is one way, but a printable times table that kids can
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Animal safari
Animal safari
Get going on an animal adventure with this animal safari game. Kids will learn great general knowledge about animals along the way. From unscrambling letters of animal names to learning the family types they come from.
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Learning the ABC: The letter Z
Learning the ABC: The letter Z
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter Y
Learning the ABC: The letter Y
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter X
Learning the ABC: The letter X
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter W
Learning the ABC: The letter W
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter V
Learning the ABC: The letter V
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter U
Learning the ABC: The letter U
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter T
Learning the ABC: The letter T
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter S
Learning the ABC: The letter S
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter R
Learning the ABC: The letter R
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter Q
Learning the ABC: The letter Q
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter P
Learning the ABC: The letter P
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter O
Learning the ABC: The letter O
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter N
Learning the ABC: The letter N
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter M
Learning the ABC: The letter M
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter L
Learning the ABC: The letter L
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Learning the ABC: The letter K
Learning the ABC: The letter K
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into
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Shapes for kids: Polygons
Shapes for kids: Polygons
Let's look at polygons. The word itself means 'many angles', and every polygon has the same number of angles as sides. Have a look around the room and see if any of our charted
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Shapes for kids: Nonagons
Shapes for kids: Nonagons
For a shape to qualify as a nonagon, it must have nine sides and nine angles. All of these need to be closed lines and it also must be a 2D shape. There are
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Shapes for kids: Octagons
Shapes for kids: Octagons
As the name suggests, the octagon has eight sides. For the shape to qualify as an octagon, it must have eight straight sides and eight angles but all lines must close. Have a look
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Shapes for kids: Pentagons
Shapes for kids: Pentagons
Pentagons are easily recognised by their five sides and five angles. A pentagon also has tree triangles inside if you join all the diagonals. Have a look at the image below and print it
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Shapes for kids: Quadrilaterals
Shapes for kids: Quadrilaterals
Quadrilaterals. The word itself broken down is "quad" meaning four and "lateral" meaning side. The shape also has to be a 2D shape to qualify. To make things a little clearer, check out our
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Shapes for kids: Triangles
Shapes for kids: Triangles
Let's look at triangles. Every triangle has the same features although they can vary in their angles. To recognise a triangle, you need to look at two basic features. Ask the kids if it
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Shapes for kids: Decagons
Shapes for kids: Decagons
The decagon is recognised by its 10 sides and 10 angles. There are 35 diagonals in this 2D polygon. Print off this decagon for the kids to colour in and print the polygon chart
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Shapes for kids: Heptagon
Shapes for kids: Heptagon
The heptagon is recognised by its seven sides and seven angles. The heptagon must remain a 2D shape and all sides must be closed for it to qualify as a heptagon. Check out our
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Shapes for kids: Hexagons
Shapes for kids: Hexagons
The hexagon is a six sided polygon. Each side must be closed and the shape not only needs six sides to qualify as a hexagon, but it must have six angles. Check out our
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Maths worksheets: Addition sums
Maths worksheets: Addition sums
This maths worksheet challenges kids with 20 addition questions. Why not time your child to see how quickly they can add up all the numbers? But, don't forget, they may need you nearby if
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Early Years Mathematics Activities and Games
Early Years Mathematics Activities and Games
This website is choc-a-block full of free maths games and teaching activities for kids. Your child can build maths skills across a range of interactive maths activities such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Number Scrabble,
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Ocean counting maths worksheet
Ocean counting maths worksheet
This FREE maths printable and colouring-in page helps improve kids' counting skills. First, they fill out the underwater bubbles with even numbers - so they count by twos. Then, when they're done, they can
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Bubbles addition maths worksheet
Bubbles addition maths worksheet
Most kids will love a mathematical worksheet if it has something there that they love. This does! A FREE printable worksheet that kids will not only love to complete, they will love to colour
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Learning right from left: circle numbers maths worksheet
Learning right from left: circle numbers maths worksheet
Is your child struggling with telling their left from their right? This learning right from left: circle numbers maths worksheet helps kids easily identify which side is which, while throwing
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Maths worksheets: Rounding numbers
Maths worksheets: Rounding numbers
This maths worksheet offers 21 numbers to be rounded to the nearest thousand. It helps kids recognise the difference in rounding numbers up and down. See how quickly your child can round the numbers.
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Mail box maths
Mail box maths
We all love a walk and what better way to pass the houses by than learning counting patterns in maths. Maths games are one of the best ways to help kids remember what comes next. Try it out
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123 Let's Count online game
123 Let's Count online game
Ease your young child into the idea of maths with these simple pre-maths counting games for preschoolers. 123 Let's Count introduces preschoolers to counting with easy numbers games and free worksheets.
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Alphabet Match online game
Alphabet Match online game
This online game for preschoolers gently eases young children into letter recognition. Alphabet Match helps them simply match the letters to pictures, and the process teaches them the basics of the alphabet.
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Maths game: Do the nine times table on your fingers
Maths game: Do the nine times table on your fingers
Learning the times tables is one of the most important building blocks for a child's maths development. Here is a fun multiplication game with FREE printable that will
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Maths game: Do the times tables on your fingers
Maths game: Do the times tables on your fingers
Everybody usually knows their two, three, four and five times tables, but it's the tricky higher ones where we all come unstuck. Here's a great multiplication game for kids
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Two times table chart printable
Two times table chart printable
Times table charts are a useful tool to help kids learn their times tables and understand multiplication. This activity outlines printable multiplication charts which can help kids learn their two times tables.
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Before and after letter game
Before and after letter game
The before and after letter game is perfect to help kids expand their vocabulary and learn new words while enjoying a fast-paced game. It also improves your child's knowledge of the alphabet.
What you need:
Alphabet cards (make your own
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Write your own story book
Write your own story book
Pin It We all know kids love stories - why not get them involved in writing their own? Even if they’re not at the writing stage, there is a way to help teach
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What creature am I? game
What creature am I? game
This is a fun kids party game that will have your little ones laughing as they are challenged to solve the riddle of what animal they have been given. It's a great learning game too as
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Sunlight experiment
Sunlight experiment
Inspire your kids to learn about the wonders of nature and how science can help explain amazing things like sunlight. This simple experiment can open their eyes to new ideas as you explore the properties of light together.
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Bug word match
Bug word match
Kids love to play online games and Bug word match is a fun kids activity to keep their minds engaged for ages. Challenge your kids to a game and see if everyone can match the
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Make a soundbox
Make a soundbox
Explore the world of sound and sound waves with this easy science experiment for kids. Once your kids have built their sound box and play they will be learning about the amazing science of sound
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Path memory online game
Path memory online game
Parents can finally relax as their kids learn and expand their knowledge while playing Path Memory. This fun and educational online kids activity exercises their memory as they try to remember paths between the
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Pizza spin game
Pizza spin game
Pizza spin game is a great activity to teach the kids addition skills and basic math equations. It's fun, exciting and active. Whether you play it in the school yard or as a kids' party
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Hangman paper game
Hangman paper game
Kids of all ages love to spend time drawing. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this hangman paper game!
What you need:
Paper
Pen
Number of players:
2
Activity:
Start the game by having one
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Battleship paper game
Kids of all ages love to spend time with pencils, textas and paper. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this battleship paper game!
What you need:
Grid paper
Paper
Pencil
Number of players:
2
Activity:
Mark up
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Boxes paper game
Boxes paper game
Kids of all ages love to spend time with pencils, felt pens and paper. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this paper game!
What you need:
Paper
Pencil
Number of players:
2+
Activity:
Draw a
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Spelling bee
Buzz buzz - the spelling bee learning game helps children learn about various words, sounds and patterns. Help your child discover how much fun learning can be with this innovative and enjoyable kids activity.
Number of players:
1+
Activity:
Either show a picture or
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Spellaroo
Teach the kids spelling and punctuation on a rainy day with this great online game for kids. Learn the difference between "two", "too" and "to" and many more common errors. The kids will be full of knowledge ready to share
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Change Maker
Change Maker
Get the mathematical minds ticking by adding money into the equation. This great game teaches currency easily making it perfect for school aged children to advance their spending skills!
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Alphabet memory
Alphabet memory
Test their memories and recall with the fun and educational learning game alphabet memory. This is a great brain-teasing kids activity for children of all ages who love to test the ability to remember words. Play with the whole
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Secret code
Secret code
Kids will love being able to write a secret letter that only some people can read. With the help of the alphabet, symbols and pretty much anything they like, they'll be writing secret notes all the time!
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Math baseball
Math baseball
Math baseball is a fun learning activity and online game for kids of all ages to practice their maths knowledge and understanding. Make maths fun for your children and log on to the funbrain website today!
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One by one
One by one
Some kids find learning the alphabet boring and hard to do. This educational activity teaches kids how to use the keyboard and encourages them to have fun whilst learning the alphabet.
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Scrambler's ramble
Scrambler's ramble
Online games can provide loads of entertainment and keep children busy for hours. Scrambler's ramble is a race for the sunflowers. Kids can help Scrambler collect as many sunflowers as they can by making him jump
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Snuffy's Magic Garden
Snuffy's Magic Garden
Online games can provide loads of entertainment and keep children busy for hours. Snuffy's magic garden helps children learn how to care for a plant by watering them and watching them grow. Once the garden
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Card games: Name that face
Card games: Name that face
Who is who in celebrity world? What about politics? Or bring it closer to home, what about the family? This is a great game for kids of any age to learn who is
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Tongue twisters for speech development
Tongue twisters are one of the few types of spoken wordplay that are fun to recite and are a great tool to aid children’s language development.
Attempting to recite a tricky rhyme or tongue twister as fast as possible without tripping
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