FAMILY RESOUCES HUB
Small, consistent habits make a big difference. Here are free tools and simple strategies to support your child's learning at home. Everything here is free — no sign-up required for most tools.
Set a routine — same time daily means less resistance
Chunk homework into 10–15 min blocks
Use I do → We do → You do
Ask questions instead of giving answers
Normalize struggle — learning is not supposed to be easy
Create a quiet, dedicated workspace
Set a consistent daily schedule
Use a timer — 10 min work, 5 min break
Set a consistent homework time each day
Encourage effort, not perfection
Encourage complete sentences
Use sentence starters to get going
Help your child check their work before finishing
Use number lines and drawings to visualize problems
Practice math facts a little every day
Ask your child to explain their thinking out loud
Reading adventure
Phonics activities
UK-based games
Pop-the-bubble game
Reading passages
Break tasks into smaller steps
Use visuals and examples
Practice a little every day rather than long sessions
Reach out to your child's teacher early — don't wait
Encourage independent reading above grade level
Provide more complex problems to solve
Ask deeper thinking questions — "Why do you think that?"
