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136 short lessons for classes 1 to 10 that a child can read alone. Every lesson has a simple explanation, worked examples, an activity to try at home with things you already have, and a practice sheet with an answer key that prints neatly.
- 136 lessons
- Classes 1 to 10
- Printable practice sheets
- Answer keys
- 21 printable books
Daily practice
Thursday is computers and coding day
One lesson for each class group, picked for today. Read it, try the activity, then print the practice sheet. A question from each lesson is below; try it before you open the answer.
Classes 1-2 · Computers and coding
Mouse and keyboard basics
Try this: What is the small arrow on the screen called?
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The pointer (or cursor arrow).
Classes 3-5 · Computers and coding
Algorithms: instructions step by step
Try this: Why does the order of steps matter?
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If the steps are in the wrong order the job goes wrong or cannot be done.
Classes 6-8 · Computers and coding
Input, process, output
Try this: In the area pseudocode, which line is the process?
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area = length * breadth.
Classes 9-10 · Computers and coding
Lists and arrays
Try this: Add up [4, 11, 6, 9]. What is the total?
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30
All lessons
Pick your class and subject
Choose a class group, a subject, or both. Each lesson takes a few minutes to read, and the practice sheet is a good way to check what you remember.
Subject
12 lessons in health and safety. Show all lessons
Classes 1 and 2
Counting, letters, shapes, our senses and good habits, in short lessons with big pictures.
- Health and safety
Washing hands and staying clean
Learn how and when to wash hands with soap, and simple habits like brushing teeth and covering coughs that keep us healthy.
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Washing hands: the six steps
Learn the six steps for washing hands with soap and water so that germs go down the drain.
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Brushing teeth properly
Learn how and when to brush, how much toothpaste to use and which foods are friends of our teeth.
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My healthy plate
Learn how to fill a plate with grains, vegetables, fruit, protein and milk foods so that you grow strong.
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Crossing the road safely
Learn to stop, look and listen, use zebra crossings and walk safely near roads.
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Classes 3 to 5
Tables, fractions, grammar, the water cycle, the solar system and how to stay safe.
- Health and safety
A balanced diet
Find out what nutrients our food gives us, the main food groups, and how to build a balanced plate every day.
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Road safety
Learn the road rules that keep us safe: footpaths, zebra crossings, traffic lights, helmets, seat belts and the emergency number 112.
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Sleep and play: finding the balance
See why children need good sleep and daily play, and how to balance screens, study, play and rest.
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Safe and unsafe touch
A gentle lesson on safe and unsafe touch, our body belongs to us, and how to say no and tell a trusted adult.
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Sunscreen and drinking water
Learn how to protect skin from strong sun and why we need to drink enough water, especially in hot weather.
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Classes 6 to 8
Algebra, ratio, circuits, photosynthesis, coding ideas and how our country is run.
Classes 9 and 10
Pythagoras, motion, acids and bases, the internet, the Constitution and money.
How a lesson works
Read, try, practise, check
Every lesson follows the same four steps, so you always know what comes next. Parents and teachers can print the practice sheet and keep the answer key.
Read
A friendly explanation with worked examples and, in many lessons, a labelled diagram.
Try it at home
A small activity using things you already have. Some need a grown-up to help, and the lesson says so.
Practise
A practice sheet of 8 to 12 questions that prints on one or two pages.
Check
An answer key on its own page, so you can mark your own work and see where to look again.