Free Starting School Activities & Games for Reception Starters
Starting school this September? Explore hundreds of free games and activities designed to help children feel more confident before their first day.
Free Starting School Activity Pack for Children Starting Reception in 2026
Starting Reception in 2026? Download our FREE printable Starting School Activity Pack packed with fun, practical activities to help children build confidence before their first day.
Got your child’s school place? What happens next
Got your child’s school place? Here’s what to do next, with simple, practical ways to help your child feel ready for starting school.
Your first day at school checklist
Our top 5 tips to make their first day at school memorable for all the right reasons!
Getting ready for school: A parent’s guide
Getting ready for school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! Here’s some things you can do in the weeks before school starts to ease the transition…
Is your child ready for school, emotionally and socially?
Are they ready for school? Help to prepare your child by working on these key behaviours in the run up to starting school…
Starting primary school: Skills to encourage
Child starting primary school this year? Encourage these key skills to get them school ready! We’ve got lots of helpful tips…
Starting school: Hints and tips
Starting school is a huge milestone for children. It can be daunting so here are our 5 top tips to help you prepare them!
What is Subitising? A Parent’s Guide incl. FREE Subitising Worksheets
Have you heard of subitising? In this blog we’ll demystify the concept of subitising and equip you with practical tips to support your child in learning this vital early mathematical skill.
How to help children learn to write their name
Learning to write their name starts long before they pick up a pencil! We’ll give you lots of ideas to make the process fun and easy!