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Free Learning Resources for Families

Everything on this page is free to download and yours to keep. There's no sign-up needed for most resources — just click and print.

Resources are organised by type below. If you're not sure where to start, the Let's Talk booklet at the top of the Literacy section is a lovely introduction to the Why Play Learning approach.

This library will keep growing, so do pop back.

Simple printable resources and ideas to support playful learning at home.
📅 Seasonal Calendars & Companion Booklets
Each month has a free printable calendar packed with themed days and simple activity ideas. The companion booklets go a little deeper — with activities, conversation prompts, and ideas to explore each theme together.

May Companion Booklet – Learning Through Play

  • Creative learning activities

  • Simple learning ideas for children

  • Hands-on learning activities

  • Child-led learning

  • Flexible learning resources

Previous Months

“Looking for ideas for these days? The April Companion Booklet explores many of these themes with activities, facts, and conversation prompts.”

📖 Literacy & Communication

These resources support reading, writing, storytelling, and communication — all through playful, low-pressure activities.

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Let’s Talk – Free Communication & Language Booklet

If you’re looking for simple ways to support your child’s communication skills, Let’s Talk is a gentle place to begin.

This free booklet includes 10 easy, play-based activities designed to encourage:

  • speaking and listening

  • confidence in sharing ideas

  • natural conversation through everyday moments

There’s no pressure to complete everything. These are simple ideas you can dip into whenever it feels right.

✨ If you find these helpful, you can continue the journey with the full Communication and Language series — building from early conversations through to storytelling, expression, and even media-based learning.

Let's Talk

Intro into the The Communication Collection

Reading Comprehension Strategies

Techniques and exercises to improve reading comprehension skills for all age groups.

Story Planner

Haunted House Story Planner

Story Planner

Basic Story Planner

Story Prompts

Some Fun prompts for imagination

Vocabulary Building Exercises

A collection of activities designed to expand vocabulary effectively.

Story Planner

Garden Story Planner

Phonics for Beginners

An introductory guide to phonics to help young learners recognize letter sounds.

Children's Storybooks Collection

A curated selection of popular children's storybooks for early literacy development.

Story Planner

Pirate Story Planner

Maths Printables

Practical tools to make maths more hands-on and visual. Print them out, laminate them if you can, and use them again and again.

Number Spinners

Spin your numbers

Hundred Square

A 10x10 grid numbered from 1 to 100 designed to support counting and number recognition

Arrow Cards

Some arrow cards to print and cut out

Number Line

A horizontal line marked with numbers at evenly spaced intervals to show number order and operations

Multiplication Table

A chart displaying multiplication facts from 1 to 12 to help students learn times tables

Nature and Science Activities

Investigation sheets, nature journals, and activity guides to support outdoor and science-based 

learning to go with the Natural Wellness Series of books. 

Yearly Planting Planner

Welcome, Growing Families! 🌿 This planting guide has been designed with you in mind 

Rainy Day Activities

What to do on those Rainy Days. Lots of ideas to cut out and use again and again

Mindful Plant Activities

Everyone could do with some quiet peaceful learning once in a while.

Detective Lab Investigations

Start your investigations here. Become true detectives

Plant Science Sheets

Print these out to use with your Plant Science book


Plant Detective Portfolio

Some pages to help you on your detective journey

Curious Observer

And just how curious are you? Some activities that help you explore more.

First Week Investigation

We all have to start somewhere. Try this to help you with your first week.

Safety Checklist

Print this out a a reminder for the kids while their learning new things.

I CAN checklist

Show how much you know by ticking on the checklist. You're doing so well.

Detective Lab Detailed Investigations

The second Lab investigation book. More detailed than the first one.

Parent Guides

Parent guides are on their way. If you'd like to be the first to know when they're available, join the newsletter below.

Found something useful? You might also enjoy the full Natural Wellness Collection — a series of books building on healthier living and growing your own. 

Browse the Natural Wellness Collection

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