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Learning at home with 5-6 year olds

 

Check out the links below for ideas to help your 5-6 year old learn at home, as well as handy information about what’s happening in school and how you can help build their skills and their love of learning.

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Fun learning ideas

Simple games and activities to do with your 5-6-year-old child. Have fun together while developing skills!

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What to expect in Year 1

Find out what to expect in year 1 of primary school and how you can support.

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Phonics

Find out what phonics is, how your child will be learning with phonics, and how you can support them at home.

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Reading skills

Find out about comprehension skills and phonics as your child learns to read.

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Maths skills

Discover the maths skills your child learns at school and ideas for helping at home.

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