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A lookup-style overview of well-known free educational platforms, organised by the age ranges and…

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Study Skills & Habits

A quick-reference glossary of study methods — active recall, interleaving, elaborative…

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Routines that work for maths won't always transfer to writing or science. Learn how to help…

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Free Learning Tools

A Quick Reference Guide to Free Learning Platforms by Age Group

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Free Learning Tools

Before You Download Another Learning App: A Parent's Evaluation Checklist

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 2, 2024
Free Learning Tools

Free Digital Learning Tools for Kids: What Parents Need to Know

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Jun 10, 2026
Free Learning Tools

Free Learning Resources for Children With Learning Differences

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 27, 2026
Free Learning Tools

Free Literacy Resources for Early Readers: Websites, Printables, and Audio Tools

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 23, 2024
Free Learning Tools

Free Maths Learning Tools Worth Bookmarking for Primary-Age Kids

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Dec 5, 2025
Free Learning Tools

Free Science and Nature Learning Resources for Curious Kids

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · Dec 6, 2025
Free Learning Tools

Making the Most of Free Educational Resources: Habits That Actually Help

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 15, 2023
Free Learning Tools

Printable vs. App-Based Learning Resources: Which Works Better at Home?

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 5 min · Dec 25, 2023
Free Learning Tools

Screen Time and Free Learning Tools: Weighing the Trade-Offs

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 30, 2023
Free Learning Tools

Setting Up a Free Home Learning Routine Using Digital Tools

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · May 11, 2024
Free Learning Tools

Starting Out With Free Educational Websites: A Parent's First Steps

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Oct 30, 2023
Free Learning Tools

Structured vs. Self-Paced Free Learning Tools: Understanding the Difference

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 11, 2025
Free Learning Tools

Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home Without Spending a Pound

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Apr 27, 2024
Free Learning Tools

The Reality Behind 'Educational' Free Apps: What Research Actually Says

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 22, 2023
Free Learning Tools

Why Kids Lose Interest in Free Learning Apps — and What to Do About It

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 5 min · Sep 22, 2023
Study Skills & Habits

A Complete Reference Guide to Study Techniques: What Each Method Is and When to Use It

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 30, 2023
Study Skills & Habits

A Parent's Introduction to Executive Function and Why It Shapes How Children Study

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Mar 31, 2025
Study Skills & Habits

Active Recall vs. Passive Re-Reading: What the Research Says About How Kids Actually Learn

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 3, 2025
Study Skills & Habits

Building a Weekly Study Routine That Children Will Actually Stick To

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 6, 2023
Study Skills & Habits

Flashcards vs. Mind Maps: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Child's Learning Style

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 2, 2025
Study Skills & Habits

Letting Kids Fail at Studying: The Case For and Against Stepping Back

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 16, 2024
Study Skills & Habits

Organization Habits That Help Children Manage Schoolwork Without Constant Reminders

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · Nov 10, 2024
Study Skills & Habits

Raising a Self-Directed Learner: The Long Game of Building Study Independence

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Apr 11, 2025
Study Skills & Habits

Short Study Sessions vs. Long Study Blocks: What Works Best at Different Ages

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 13, 2024
Study Skills & Habits

Spaced Repetition Explained: The Study Habit Behind Long-Term Memory

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Oct 14, 2023
Study Skills & Habits

Study Skills Myths That Parents Should Stop Believing

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 27, 2026
Study Skills & Habits

Subject-Specific Study Strategies That Make a Real Difference for School-Age Children

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 23, 2026
Study Skills & Habits

The Homework Environment Checklist Every Parent Should Run Through

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 8, 2023
Study Skills & Habits

The Pomodoro Technique for Kids: Adapting Timed Study Blocks by Age Group

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · May 22, 2025
Study Skills & Habits

When Good Study Habits Break Down: Patterns That Undo Children's Progress

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 25, 2026
Study Skills & Habits

Why Kids Struggle to Study Independently (And What's Actually Going On)

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Aug 7, 2025
Subject-by-Subject Help

Building Consistent Study Habits Across Different Subjects at Home

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · Jun 21, 2023
Subject-by-Subject Help

Common Myths About Learning Languages at School

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · May 5, 2024
Subject-by-Subject Help

English Grammar Terms Every Parent Should Know Before Helping with Homework

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 5 min · Jul 27, 2023
Subject-by-Subject Help

Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages: The Connections Schools Often Don't Make Explicit

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · May 7, 2025
Subject-by-Subject Help

Geography at Home: What the Curriculum Covers and How to Reinforce It

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 7, 2025
Subject-by-Subject Help

Helping Children Write Essays: Structure, Argument, and the Habits That Stick

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · May 24, 2026
Subject-by-Subject Help

Maths at Home: Matching Your Approach to How Your Child Thinks

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · May 11, 2024
Subject-by-Subject Help

Phonics vs Whole Language: Two Approaches to Teaching Reading at Home

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Dec 17, 2025
Subject-by-Subject Help

Reading Aloud, Silent Reading, and Audiobooks: What Each Does for Comprehension

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 28, 2026
Subject-by-Subject Help

Science Concepts That Trip Up Year 5 and 6 Students — Explained Simply

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 4 min · Jun 12, 2026
Subject-by-Subject Help

Spoken vs Written Maths: Why Children Who Understand Verbally Still Fail Tests

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · Dec 14, 2024
Subject-by-Subject Help

Subject-by-Subject Homework Check: What to Look For Before Your Child Hands It In

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 7 min · Jan 3, 2024
Subject-by-Subject Help

Supporting a Child Who Finds History Boring: Making the Past Feel Relevant

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 5, 2025
Subject-by-Subject Help

The Case For and Against Teaching Cursive Handwriting in the Digital Age

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 5 min · May 6, 2024
Subject-by-Subject Help

The Writing Skills Parents Overlook in Primary School Years

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 22, 2023
Subject-by-Subject Help

Why Kids Struggle with Reading Comprehension (and What Parents Can Do)

By Learning at Home Editorial Team · 8 min · Nov 26, 2023

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