Keeping children entertained and learning while also juggling life’s chores has become a new and demanding challenge for parents.
Teachers and SENCOs have also had to adapt their ways of teaching to suit kids at home.
Below are recommended books to help children learn and keep healthy minded during these uncertain times. We’ve also labelled them with age-ranges and topics to help you find something suitable for your child.
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Homeschooling:
The Dyslexia, ADHD & DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide
Ages 10-16
Study strategies
Helps students with SpLDs develop a positive attitude towards study and exams. Read more.
Fun, Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia
Ages 7–13
Dyslexia
Fun, games and activities accompanied by charming cartoons to help children with dyslexia.
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The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities for Kids and Teens
Ages 5–19
Dyslexia
Interesting and creative activities for children and young people with dyslexia.
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| How Can I Remember All That? Ages 7-9 Working memory difficulties |
The go-to accessible guide to working memory issues for kids with SpLDs and the adults who care for them.
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| Tricky Punctuation in Cartoons Ages 10+ Punctuation workbook |
Supports students with dyslexia, ADHD or other specific learning difficulties to develop their punctuation skills via inquiry-based learning.
COMING SOON.
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| The Memory and Processing Guide for Neurodiverse Learners Parents/teachers of 11+ Neurodiversity |
Top tips for teachers and parents of kids and teens with memory and processing difficulties.
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Helpful story books
Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid
Ages 10-14
Diary style storybook
Fun, relatable book about the joys and pitfalls of being at school when you have dyslexia.Read more
Can I Tell You About…Dyscalculia?
Ages 7+
Introduces dyscalculia
An introductory guide to understanding the condition of Dyscalculia, as part of the successful Can I Tell You About…? series.
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Well-being:
| The Can-Do Kid’s Journal For ages 7–11 Resilience and confidence |
Perfect for developing resilience, confidence and a growth mindset.
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| Healthy Mindsets for Little Kids For ages 5–9 Resilience and wellbeing |
Guided sessions to help kids build resilience skills.
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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens
For ages 12–18
Mental fitness
Self-help for teenagers and young people to promote healthy thinking habits and mental health ‘fitness’.
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Presley the Pug
For ages 5–10
Calm and relaxation
This download will help children relax and find their calm place.
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Binnie the Baboon
For ages 5–10
Anxiety & stress
Activities for reducing worry and anxiety, to overcome these difficult feelings.
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Cleo the Crocodile
For ages 5–10
Trust and relationships
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities About Trust, Anger, and Relationships for Children.
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Gilly the Giraffe
For ages 5–10
Self-esteem
Supportive activities to improve their self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and self-belief.
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Starve the Gremlin Series
For ages 5-10+
Anger, stress, depression
Featuring books on the topics of anger, anxiety, stress, exam stress and depression. Find out more
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book & Journal
For ages 8–14
Anxiety, stress & more
Creative coping activity sheets to help young people manage feelings such as stress & anxiety.
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