Online home education resources: activity pack for ages 2-5

Are you a parent or carer who is home educating children? Here at BBC Bitesize we’ve got a range of resources to help you learn at home, including a wide selection of games, quizzes, activities and videos across a range of curriculum subjects and topical dates.

We also have a home education offering to support your learning journey. Parents’ Toolkit is also available for parents who would like expert advice, support and stories from other parents. If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, the Parents’ Toolkit SEND collection also has lots of support.

If you have a little learner, check out Tiny Happy People for tips, advice and activities to help with your child’s learning and early development.

Are you home educating a child aged 2-5? Finding the best place to start and free resources for home education can be a challenge.

To support you, Bitesize has created a free downloadable home education resource pack for 2-5 year olds, inspired by the EYFS national curriculum. This pack has been designed to create learning opportunities, meet the learning needs of children and help home educators to educate their children at home. In this pack you will find practical tools and activities such as an ‘all about me’ activity, a weekly timetable, 50 lesson ideas and much more!

You can also download our free 2025 academic calendar which will help you not only plan your learning year but also includes key topical and fun dates to inspire learning.

Check out Bitesize’s Early Years resources to help your little learner discover topics such as maths and English. Although Bitesize uses some school-based terminology, you’ll find lots of useful you will find resources and activities such as games, quizzes and videos to inspire home learning.

Guidance and advice for home educators can also be found on BBC Bitesize, including How to use Bitesize for home education - early years and Ten common fears and tips around home education.

We also have a selection of free, educational online games suited for Early Years children to play. Head over to our primary games collection, choose a subject and get playing!