Writing
Provides free access to a selection of engaging online games that help children practise grammar and punctuation in a fun and interactive way. The activities are quick, colourful and easy to use at home, making them a useful option for parents and carers who want to add a little extra SPaG practice into the week without needing to set up anything complicated.
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Ideal for short, focused bursts of grammar, punctuation and spelling practice at home. These quick tasks help highlight which areas a child finds most challenging, allowing parents and carers to target support where it’s needed most. Although CGP is best known for its books, they also offer some free online samples, making it easier to build a routine of regular SPaG revision.
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Offers clear, engaging explanations and activities covering grammar, punctuation, spelling and writing, all designed for primary-aged children. The short videos, interactive activities and mini-quizzes help make tricky concepts easier to understand. The site is fully free to use and requires no sign-up, giving parents and carers a reliable place to go whenever their child needs extra support or a refresher on a particular skill.
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Provides a wide range of free support materials, including a helpful “SPaG Jargon Buster” that explains key grammar terms in simple, parent-friendly language. It also offers guidance on how to support children’s writing, vocabulary and reading development at home. These freely accessible pages make Oxford Owl a great resource for parents and carers who want clear explanations they can use to help build their child’s confidence in English.
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A free collection of inspiring images paired with prompts and questions designed to spark creativity and support writing. The pictures encourage children to think deeply, make inferences and develop rich ideas for stories or descriptions. Parents and carers can easily choose an image and use it to launch a quick writing activity at home, helping children build imagination, vocabulary and storytelling skills in an enjoyable way.