Parent guides · UK EYFS & KS1
Help your child learnthe way UK schools teach
Straight answers to the questions parents actually ask: phonics phases, number formation, pencil grip, school readiness. Each guide covers one topic properly — no fluff, no keyword stuffing.
Pre-Writing Skills Before Letters
Before letter tracing: the pre-writing strokes — lines, curves, zigzags and shapes — that build the hand control children need for writing.
Pencil Grip Guide for Parents: Ages 3–6
The tripod grip explained for parents: how pencil grip develops, what to model, practical exercises — and what not to correct too early.
Scissor Skills Progression (Ages 3–5)
The scissor skills progression: snipping, straight lines, zigzags, curves and shapes — with safety basics and left-handed tips for parents.
Line Tracing: The Full Progression
The line tracing progression, level by level: finger tracing to thin lines, mazes and shapes — when to move up, and how to know your child is ready.
Easy Mazes for Preschoolers
Why mazes are secretly brilliant for little hands — pencil control, concentration and problem-solving — plus when to start and how to progress.
Colour by Number for 4 Year Olds
Why colour by number is more than colouring — number recognition, concentration and fine motor control — plus the right age to start.
When Do Children Learn Capital Letters?
UK children start using capital letters in Reception (ages 4–5), first in their own name. Here is the order schools teach them, and how to help at home.
Year 2 Grammar for Parents
Year 2 grammar explained in plain English: every Appendix 2 topic, with examples, common mistakes and free printable worksheets. No sign-up.
Year 2 SPaG for Parents
What is Year 2 SPaG? Spelling, punctuation and grammar in plain English: what Year 2 covers, the glossary, and whether there is a test. Free, no sign-up.
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