Learning through games
Learning Through Games
Learning is even more fun when we play together!
Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends! We've gathered some of our favourite online games to help your child practise their phonics, reading and maths skills in a fun and exciting way.
These games are a lovely opportunity to play, explore and learn together. Just a few minutes of shared play can help build confidence and celebrate new achievements!
🔤 Phonics and Reading Games
Let's have fun with sounds and words!
In Reception, we follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised to help children develop their early reading skills. These games provide opportunities to practise recognising sounds, blending words and becoming confident early readers.
PhonicsPlay – Phase 2
Practise recognising letters and sounds, blending simple words and discovering which words are real and which are silly!
PhonicsPlay – Phase 3
Ready for a new challenge? Explore games that help children recognise digraphs and trigraphs, blend sounds and read longer words.
Little Wandle – Resources for Parents
Discover helpful videos, sound pronunciation guides and activities to support your child's phonics and reading at home.
Explore Little Wandle Resources
A little tip! Encourage your child to practise sounds they have already learnt at school. Remember to celebrate their efforts and enjoy reading together!
🔢 Maths Games
Little mathematicians, big discoveries!
Maths is all around us! In Reception, we use a White Rose-aligned curriculum to help children develop a deep understanding of numbers, shapes, patterns and mathematical thinking.
These games provide opportunities to practise important early maths skills through play.
Teddy Numbers
Help Teddy count his toys! Practise recognising numbers and matching them to the correct number of objects.
Ladybird Spots
How many spots can you see? Explore counting, matching and ordering numbers while having fun with colourful ladybirds!
Whack a Mole
Ready, steady, count! Find the missing numbers and practise counting forwards and backwards in this fun number game.
More Maths Games – Topmarks
Discover even more exciting games exploring numbers, shapes, patterns and early mathematical skills.
💛 Learning Beyond the Screen
Some of the very best learning happens away from a screen!
You don't need special equipment or expensive resources to support your child's learning. Everyday activities can provide wonderful opportunities to explore, discover and practise new skills.
Why not try counting the stairs, spotting numbers on doors, playing a board game, singing nursery rhymes or sharing a favourite bedtime story?
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun, talk together and celebrate every little achievement!
In Reception, we love learning through play, and there are lots of fun ways to continue exploring and discovering at home!
We've put together a selection of interactive games to help children practise some of the early reading, phonics and maths skills we learn in school. These games are a lovely opportunity to spend time together, build confidence and celebrate new achievements.
Remember, learning doesn't always need a screen! Sharing stories, playing board games, counting everyday objects and singing nursery rhymes are just as valuable.
