Help your child learn: Age 8–9
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Fun learning ideas
Simple games and activities to do with your 8–9-year-old child. Have fun together while developing skills!

What to expect in Year 4
Year 4 is all about confidence, fun, and times tables! Find out exactly what to expect and how you can support your child at home.

Year 4 multiplication tables check
The multiplication tables check is an online test for pupils in Year 4. Find out what it involves and how you can help your child at home.

Reading skills
Find out how to help your child at home as they grow in reading confidence.

English skills
Find out how your child’s reading, writing, and speaking develops at school and how to help.

Maths skills
Discover the maths skills your child learns at school and ideas for helping at home.
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Choosing a book
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Creative writing
Four fun activities to spark your child’s imagination and get them writing.

Bond puzzle books
Fun puzzle books featuring word, number, and logic problems. It’s education by stealth!