All The Words You Need to Know Before You Start School by Usborne Books (Hardback)

This delightful book is the perfect way for little ones to improve spoken language skills before they start school. Each page is filled with words to learn, covering everything from shapes, colours and numbers to animals, weather and classroom objects. A friendly book for adults and children to share, read and talk about together.

Charlie & Lola: I am TOO Absolutely Small For School by Lauren Child (Paperback)

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children’s Laureate Lauren Child. Charlie’s little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure… Lola says, “I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home.”

This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children’s fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun. As seen on CBeebies! ‘No first-timer should start school without this book’ – The Sunday Times

Jumini –  Wooden Alphabet Puzzle:
Traditional wooden alphabet puzzle board, featuring lower case letters to ensure your little one becomes familiar with the alphabet.  Beneath each letter is a word associated with that letter.

Jumini – Wooden Number Puzzle:

This beautiful number puzzle board features numbers one to twenty, as well as plus, minus and equals symbols for extended learning. Ideal for familiarising little ones with basic maths. Each number word is also written on the base board to encourage recognition.

Emotions Flashcards by Playful Little Readers

Starting school can be a time of bit emotions, so we have included a pack of common emotions to help you explore these feelings together.

Pack of 9 cards – 10cm x 7cm

Printed onto 350gsm heavy weight card using high quality ink.