Literacy - Pass the bomb

Help developing readers identify letters and words with literacy games. This will aid their spelling as they recognise combinations of letters and apply what they have learnt at school. A child who has fun and success with word games will feel more confident and secure about their language skills, encouraging independent reading and writing. Make sure you explain the definitions of new words, to ensure correct vocabulary use.

Numeracy - Monkey Multiplier Kit

Games which allow children to use logical reasoning and numeracy skills appropriate to their level will boost confidence and encourage a positive relationship with mathematical concepts. Challenges should never be over-ambitious, as this is detrimental to learning and can lower self-esteem if failure is likely. Games which coincide with new skills being taught at school, such as multiplication and division, can offer different methods of problem solving and make the activities less daunting.

Literacy - Appletters

Playing games with letters improves literacy skills and helps with spelling and vocabulary.

Science - Bubble Science

Children are naturally curious and love being able to wow adults with their achievements. This builds confidence and encourages a love of learning and discovery. Exploring how things are made and how they work helps children understand the impact that the way we live has on the environment, and practical activities demonstrate this most vividly. Making everyday products such as soap or bath bombs from DIY home sets means that they are free from nasty chemicals, and children can put a method to the end product by understanding the concept of raw materials.