DID YOU KNOW THAT CHILDREN DEVELOP MOST RAPIDLY DURING THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF THEIR LIVES?

Give them books, toys and your dedicated time to answer that relentless question; “WHY?”.

DUMBING US DOWN – THE HIDDEN CURRICULUM OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION by J0hn Taylor Gatto (American Educator)

Gatto’s radical treatise on public education, a bestseller for 25 years, continues to bang the drum for an unshackling of children and learning from formal schooling. Now, in an ever-more-rapidly changing world with an explosion of alternative routes to learning, it’s poised to continue to shake the world of institutional education for many more years.

USBORNE BOOKS: MY FIRST PHONICS READING LIBRARY

20 Books Collection Box Set, WITH FREE AUDIO ONLINE

My First Phonics Reading Library from Usborne is a fantastic introduction to the broader world of reading. These books use simple rhyming language and essential vocabulary to help kids learn how the sounds they make relate to the words on the page. Every volume in this twenty book collection is fully illustrated, with fourteen by David Semple and six by Fred Blunt. Kids will love their charming styles and vibrant use of colour, and their love will make them want to learn. 

PHONICS FLASHCARDS: TEACH YOUR CHILD THE ALPHABET

Phonics Flashcards: Ideal for home learning, 52 cards with advice on blending sounds, fun games & guidance for parents, Ages 3+, Language Skills. Have fun learning phonics at home with colourful flashcards! Introduce young learners to phonics with colourful pictures and words.

Numbers Flashcards: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning Preschool)

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO COUNT.

Introduce young learners to numbers 0–20, plus the symbols “+, – and =” to create simple sums.

Colourful pictures and numerals to make numbers interesting and fun for children from around age four. 

10 Minutes a Day Phonics for Ages 3-5 (with over 100 stickers) (CGP Reception Activity Books and Cards)

This bright and colourful CGP Phonics Activity Book is full to the brim with Phonics practice for ages 3-5, and includes over 100 fantastic stickers. It’s perfect for practice in class or at home.

Each page takes around 10 minutes to complete, and pupils can reward themselves with a fun sticker at the end of every one! There are plenty of charming characters and a puzzle page too. What’s not to love?