Our Home Learning Resources for Parents

Sometimes you need a helping hand to get them on their reading journey. Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this range of guides, videos and activities will help entertain while also developing their literacy skills.

Ladybird Readers User Guide

Read it yourself with Ladybird is a series of graded readers that can be used at home with parents or carers, or in the classroom. The careful grading of the books ensures that children are not overwhelmed by a large number of different or unfamiliar words and this guide shows you everything you need to get started.

Read it yourself Parent Guide

Read it yourself with Ladybird is a series of graded readers that can be used at home with parents or carers, or in the classroom. The careful grading of the books ensures that children are not overwhelmed by a large number of different or unfamiliar words and this guide shows you everything you need to get started.

Ladybird Readers parent tips video

Discover some helpful tips and tricks to help you teach your little ones to read at home.

Read it Yourself parent tips video

Find out how to use the Read It Yourself series in your home setting and help your child begin their reading journey. 

Fun activities

Download some printables to create and make with your little one at home, from Peppa Pig finger puppets to a Puss in Boots mask. These activities are perfect for rainy days or those moments when you need a helping hand to banish boredom.

Try the scrapbook method

Discover how the creator of Key Words taught his daughter to read in a wonderful activity you can try at home.