British Council LearnEnglish Kids
Free English songs, stories, games and activities that parents can explore with young children.
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Parent Resources
Simple ideas, trusted learning websites and practical activities to help families support learning, confidence and development at home.
Trusted Online Resources for Parents
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These websites offer useful ideas for English, early reading,
maths, play and social-emotional development.
Oxford Owl for Home
Parent-friendly support for early reading, phonics and maths, with activities and practical guidance for learning at home.
Visit Oxford Owl →UNICEF Parenting
Information and practical ideas about play, early childhood development, communication and positive parent-child interaction.
Visit UNICEF Parenting →Sesame Workshop
Free family resources that help children understand feelings, friendships, routines and everyday social-emotional challenges.
Visit Sesame Workshop →External websites are provided as optional parent resources. Their content is managed by the respective organizations.
Easy Learning Ideas at Home
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Young children learn best when everyday activities feel
natural, playful and connected to real life.
Read Together
Share picture books, talk about the illustrations and ask your child what they think may happen next.
Talk & Tell Stories
Invite your child to describe their day, retell a familiar story or invent a simple story together.
Count Real Objects
Count fruit, toys, steps or plates and compare groups using words such as more, less, bigger and smaller.
Sort & Match
Sort everyday objects by colour, size, shape or type to encourage observation and logical thinking.
Create & Make
Drawing, cutting, building, threading and simple crafts encourage creativity and fine motor control.
Move & Explore
Outdoor play, balancing, ball games and simple obstacle courses support movement, coordination and confidence.
Practical Parent Tips
Keep Learning Positive
Home learning does not need to feel like a lesson. Short, enjoyable activities can fit naturally into daily routines.
Follow your child’s interests
Use favourite toys, stories, animals, places or activities as starting points for conversation and learning.
Keep activities short
Stop while the activity is still enjoyable rather than pushing for a fixed amount of time.
Ask open questions
Try questions such as “What do you notice?”, “What could happen next?” or “How could we solve this?”
Celebrate effort
Notice persistence, curiosity, creativity and attempts rather than focusing only on correct answers.
Learn ★ Play ★ Grow
Parent Resources
Simple ideas, trusted learning websites and practical activities to help families support learning, confidence and development at home.
