Get ready for school with the CBeebies Learn app

Starting school is a big step. The CBeebies Learn app helps children aged 2-4 build the skills they need to feel confident and ready for Reception. Each game draws on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum - the same framework used in schools covering numeracy, phonics, social development, and understanding the world. With CBeebies favourites like Numberblocks, Alphablocks, Hey Duggee and Bing, your child can develop school readiness skills while having fun.

Download the CBeebies Learn app now via theApple, Google Play and Amazon app stores.

Numberblocks Number Magic Run focuses on simple addition, subtraction and sharing puzzles to introduce key EYFS numeracy skills to pre-schoolers.

Help the Numberblocks use Maths to reach the treasure and your child can practise these key skills to get them ready for the start of school!

Alphablocks helps your child develop their reading skills. Pick an Alphablock and race to the finish line, discover new words and practise sounding them out!

Alphablocks Fun Run is a brilliant way for your child to improve their phonics and reading as they play. These are the same phonics foundations children will build on in Reception.

Teaching children to ‘play nicely’ with others can be tricky. Bing can help children learn to think about things from other people's perspectives and learn the skills to resolve conflict by teaching them about different emotions.

Learning how to recognise different emotions and what to do if someone is upset or angry, for example, teaches children essential skills needed later in life; like waiting for others and considering their needs. These social skills are essential for settling into a school environment.

It’s never too early to introduce your child to simple maths. The Hey Duggee game is filled with fun ideas to build into everyday life, to help your child learn about different shapes.

Once your child starts school, they’ll be learning to read, write and do maths for themselves, so this is great practice to get them used to it.

Discover The Furchester Hotel where your little one can grow vegetables and choose what to wear for the weather outside. When they get back indoors they can help the characters wash their hands, tidy a room and get them to sleep.

When they start school, they will start to become more independent and this game is a great way for them to recognise choices and how to help others in different tasks. Building independence before starting school helps children feel confident in the classroom.

The CBeebies Go Jetters game is a fun way for your child to learn about geography.

This game is fantastic to introduce your child to what is on Earth, such as oceans, islands, deserts and forests, as well as what are the different climates and differences in weather.

It is a great way to get your little one notice the world around them! Understanding the World is a key area of the EYFS curriculum children will continue at school.

The Busy in Biggleton game can help your child with exploring, investigating and discovering grown up jobs and vocations. Your child can practise styling hair, they can have a go at shopping and managing a busy café.

This is great at helping your little one in working out connections and differences between people. This curiosity and social awareness helps prepare children for the diverse classroom environment.

The skills covered in CBeebies Learn-counting, letter sounds, shapes, social awareness, independence, and curiosity about the world-are exactly what Reception teachers look for in children starting school. By playing these games, your child will arrive at school with a head start and the confidence to learn.

For more tips on preparing your child for their first day, visit CBeebies Parenting. You can also explore the 'My First Day At School' game in the app's dedicated Starting School area.

Download the CBeebies Learn app now via the Apple, Google Play and Amazon app stores.

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