#5-8 years
As children start to advance through primary school, is it important that they have the resources available to build on their language, literacy and communication skills from home. Scroll through our list of games, reading activities, videos and more – designed with year 3, year 4 and year 5 children in mind.
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Christmas cards and pictures for 0-5's
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Our autumn-themed booklist
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Paint your own pumpkin
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Take 10 to read
Reading for at least 10 minutes every day is great for your child’s happiness, wellbeing and, of course, for improving their reading and writing.
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Take a quiz on books about friendship
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Friendship-themed book list
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Celebrate International Dot Day!
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Make a friendship necklace
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Talking to young children about climate change
It’s never too early to talk to your child about the things you love to see and experience outdoors together.
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Make your own frozen yoghurt and berry pops
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Listen to The Tindims of Rubbish Island
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Write a letter from an endangered animal
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Watch videos from inspiring children's authors
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Take a quiz all about the jungle
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Make your own monkey cupcakes
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Paper plate snakes
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Words for Work summer booklet
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Magazines and comics
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Outdoor reading activities
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Celebrate the outdoors book list
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Build your own superhero team competition
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Refugee Week book list for children
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Take a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quiz!
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Pride Month book list for 5-8 year olds
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What should I read next?
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Pride Month book list for 0-5 year olds
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Mars hab design activity
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How much do you know about ocean life?
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Make a paper plate jellyfish
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Reading to a pet or cuddly toy
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Make a bookmark
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Book games for story time