#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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Milestones by age five
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Make reading fun with Chase Bank
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Milestones by age eight
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Read Together at Christmas
Cosy up and share a story this Christmas
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Sports and games audiobook recommendations
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Painting at home
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Make a Collage
An easy no-cost activity you can do at home, using recycled and natural items.
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South Asian audiobook recommendations
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Women's World Cup Reading Challenge
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Women's World Cup book list
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Listen and learn audiobook recommendations
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Making Models
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Fun activities to celebrate the Coronation
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Minibeast exploration
Minibeasts Exploration - a range of bug related activities
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Mindfulness for children
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Getting outdoors whatever the weather
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British Science Week booklist
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International Womens Day booklist for ages 3-8
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 11 to 13-year-olds
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 5 to 7-year-olds
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 7 to 11-year-olds
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for under fives
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Story sharing
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Storytelling Week activity packs
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Headline generator game
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Ideas for introducing and exploring poetry
Ideas for introducing and exploring poetry
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How to make a hedgehog house
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How clean is the air you breathe?
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Read and explore The Missing Piece
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Black History Month Iconic Character Spotlight
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Black History Month Booklist
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Black History Month Author and Illustrator Spotlight