Now that the kids are going to be home at least for the foreseeable future, it's important to keep them engaged and somewhat entertained for more than a few seconds.
If they've exhausted their movie lists, are tired of the tablets and you're looking for ways to keep their minds ticking - there's a range of educational books to choose from online for all ages.
If you have a primary school aged child it's a good idea to keep them up to speed with activities they would have been exposed to if they were at school.
Luckily, a lot the books available will have tips and tricks for parents,as well as little activities and workshops to keep them learning and having fun whilst doing so.
We've rounded up some of the top picks for primary ages below.
Best educational books for primary school kids
1. Write and Wipe - 100 Simple Spanish Words
For only £2.50, your little one could essentially learn a whole new skill with this book from Write and Wipe.
The book has 100 simple Spanish words for beginners to learn and practice writing.
Each word is illustrated and dotted to encourage younger ones to form letters and comfortably trace.
Price: £2.50, The Works - buy here now
2. Problem Solving and Reasoning
Problem solving and metal reasoning activities are great to start your children learning from an early age. Not only does it give them the confidence to challenge learning, it also helps children to progress at every level of learning.
With helpful questions and answers, the best-selling range provides parents with the reassurance to teach kids from home. It also gives little ones a real sense of achievement as they work their way through the book.
Price: £3.99, Amazon - buy here now
3. Humble Math – 100 Days of Telling the Time
Learning to accurately tell the time is a skill they'll need for life - so why not start early?
This book from Humble Math gives you 100 days of time telling fun, including word problems, hours, quarter hours and minute minute questions; as well as opportunities to fill in the blanks.
Time telling just got easier.
Price: £3.50, Amazon - buy here now
4. Descriptosaurus: Supporting Creative Writing
This is a great idea if you'd like to divert slightly away from the strict curriculum. Support your child's learning in English whilst also nurturing a creative side; through the journey of creative writing.
The book provides children with a comprehensive resource, helping to their descriptive vocabulary. As they experiment with language and sentence structure, they'll become more confident to build narratives based around settings, characters and creatures.
The more the practice the better their stories will become, you could have a future writer in the house.
Price: £23.97, Amazon - buy here now
5. Times Tables
Boost your child's confidence in maths with this colourful and illustrative book from Collins.
The work book includes helpful questions and answers, whilst combining fun elements and bright colours.
Price: £3.99, Waterstones - buy here now
6. Spelling
Practice spellings in a fun way thanks to bright colours, bold illustrations and enough help for parents to support their child's spelling capabilities at home.
Price: £3.99, Waterstones - buy here now
7. Cursive Letter Tracing: 100 Practice Pages
This book contains 100 practice pages for your child to practice their cursive writing.
The book includes a step by step guide to help master letter formation, there's loads of letters and words to practice with plenty of room for their own personal practice too.
Price: £3.50, Amazon - buy here now
