From a childminder who’s spent many afternoons guiding little minds through “homework time” — here’s a collection of tools, books, crafts, and playful resources that make home learning smoother, more joyful, and child-friendly.
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Fun Workbooks
🧩 Preschool Toys and Puzzles
🎨 Arts & Crafts Corner
🧘♀️ Routine & Wellness
Fun Workbooks
As a childminder, I’ve worked through plenty of pages filled with squiggles, sums and spelling practice — and I’ve learned one thing: kids only stick with it if it feels fun. These workbooks are ones I actually enjoy using with the children — bright,...
Packed with fun, age-appropriate activities, it helps kids better understand their emotions, build self-confidence, and develop healthy coping skills in a playful, engaging way.
CBT Workbook for Kids 6-12: Emotional Regulation & Resilience
Educational Activity Book for Kids Ages 5–10: Fun Learning, Writing, and Animal Facts | Includes Printable PDF Activities for School and Home Paperback – Large Print, 4 August 2025
Pin on Home Schooling Made Easy
This fun activity combines simple storytelling with adorable coloring pages. Children can read along while coloring Emma’s school adventure, boosting creativity, reading skills, and confidence.
Emma’s First Day of School Coloring Book
This fun and interactive activity book is packed with dentist-themed games, printable props, and creative role-play ideas perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners.
A Dentist Pretend Play Book: Role-Play Fun
Great Workbook for Homeschool, Anatomy Preschool Curriculum, Learning Toddler Activities
Human Anatomy Activity Book for Kids
Great quality I definitely suggest buying it over printing it. These workbooks are very affordable.
KinderMath Printables - Easy Peasy Homeschool
Easy to use and good learning concepts
EP Math 4 Printables - Easy Peasy Homeschool
Very age appropriate and makes learning easy and fun.
EP Math 2 Printables - Easy Peasy Homeschool
Great and fun book for kids to practice math at home.
Mental Maths Ages 7-9: Easy Home Learning
🧩 Preschool Toys and Puzzles
Over the years, I’ve learned that little hands learn best by doing. These toys and puzzles are my go-tos for keeping preschoolers busy, focused, and smiling while they build problem-solving skills without even realising it. From shape sorting to simp...
There is a wide variety of puzzles in this set. Great gift for pre school children.
QUOKKA Montessori Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers
beautiful large pieces to help toddlers with numbers and counting.
Galt Toys Number Puzzles Jigsaw for Kids 3+
This is a total hit with my Grandaughter. Helps her recognise shapes and colours. Large pieces are easy to grip.
Coogam Montessori Wooden Shape Peg Puzzle
This is one of my Grandaughters favourite Toys. Adorable pieces and she loves the worms.
Airlab Montessori Carrot Harvest Toy for Toddlers
These flash cards are designed for children around 4 years old. very helpful to teach children how to read.
High Frequency Words Flashcards for Home
This one gets so much use at my home. Its educational and fun.
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes Set of 100
Great for hands on sensory learning and very motivating learning.
Magnetic Fraction Demo Book with Tiles & Discs
Amazing item for teaching children maths. size is great and lovely wooden pieces.
KUTOI Counting Number Blocks & Sticks Toy
This is fun, colourful and helps the kids with focus and coordination. Great for travelling with to keep the kids entertained.
Jumble Puzzle Magnetic Color Matching Toy 3+
🎨 Arts & Crafts Corner
This is where creativity comes to life! I love having a space for paints, crayons, and all things crafty — it keeps learning fun and hands-on. Whether it’s a quiet afternoon activity or part of a themed lesson, these supplies make it easy to add a sp...
Perfect size for little hands and they are washable and non toxic.
ECHOCUBE Triangular 36 Washable Crayons for Kids
Great for little ones to do lots of colourful pictures, hours of fun.
CRAYOLA Washable Paints Assorted 6-Pack
Hours of fun for the kids. so much included.
abeec Giant Craft Kit for Kids | 1000+ Piece Art & Craft Supplies
Perfect size for kids and they work great.
Vutyvve Kid Safety Scissors, 6 Pack
Perfect for drawing and colouring. keeps the kids busy.
DagouColor Drawing Paper 2 Pack, 50 Sheets, 9x12
Great for craft work. not too thick so easy to fold.
Coloured Origami Paper 200 Sheets A4 70gsm
Ideal for kids at home or at school.
3pk PVA Glue 750ml - Strong Kids Craft Glue
🧘♀️ Routine & Wellness
Keeping a good rhythm during the day makes such a difference! I like having little things that help with focus, calm, and energy — from stretch breaks to fidget tools and healthy snacks. These picks help us stay balanced and make our homeschool days ...
Gets the kids into stretching and fun poses. Great fun with these and lots of laughs.
Myga Kids Non-Slip Yoga Mat for Children
These are great bottles that don't leak. They have been dropped so much and are still intact.
GOPPUS 500ml Kids Water Bottle with Straw
Easy to keep clean and leak proof.
Infantino My 1st Tumbler Lilac 255ml
No sugar, All natural, and a nice treat for the kids.
BEAR Fruit Splits Mixbox, 20x20g, No Sugar
I prepare a healthy lunch the night before in these boxes. Good sturdy boxes with lots of compartments.
Homtibrm 920ML Bento Lunch Box, 6 Compartments
Perfect fidget tools for helping with anxiety.
Sensory Fidget Toys - 6Pack Textured Worry Stones
These are great for the garden for some outdoor balance fun.
zhongko 6Pcs Multicolor Kids Balance Stones
Sturdy and safe and perfect for little ones to explore and play.
Sensory Stepping Stones 8PCS Non-Slip Balance
Great for keeping the little ones safe while having floor fun. I use these inside and in the garden.