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    Daunted by homeschooling?

    Don’t worry, Usborne is here to help! Whether you’re a parent looking for  lockdown learning ideas or a teacher needing quick and easy brain-breaks for your class, we’ve got brilliant free activities for you to download or do online.

     

    From letters and numbers to maths, science and creative writing, educational games and boredom busters, plus tips to help you look after your kids’ mental health and wellbeing, we’ve got lots for you to choose from.

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    You may not be able to get out much – but you can still learn and talk about nature with these nature-themed activities. There are ideas for simple things to grow at home too.

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    Suddenly becoming a teacher at home may be a surprise, but help is on hand with Usborne books. Here's some essential reference books, and browse our Home Learning area for lots more ideas.
    1. Illustrated Dictionary
      Illustrated Dictionary
      Age: 9+
      $15.99
    2. The Usborne Not-Your-Everyday Thesaurus
      The Usborne Not-Your-Everyday Thesaurus
      Age: 7+
      $12.99
    3. Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation
      Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation
      Age: 7+
      $12.99
    4. Big Picture Atlas
      Big Picture Atlas
      Age: 4+
      $16.99
    5. First Illustrated Math Dictionary
      First Illustrated Math Dictionary
      Age: 5+
      $12.99
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