Learn it

Learn it: Keep your brain active with these fun learning activities

Kids can keep their brains and bodies active with these ‘Learn it’ themed activities. There are various numerical challenges and puzzles you can have a go at to keep your mind sharp.

Time to learn it…

Take on a PE and maths challenge

PEScholar.com has put together a series of daily challenges for children age 6 to 14.

These combine physical and mathematical challenges to develop numeracy skills linked to physical activity.

Topics including problem solving, probability, and time.

Download the challenges

Try some mathematical baking

Following a recipe uses lots of maths skills like weighing, measuring, and time.

Plus you get something yummy to make and share with friends at the end of it!

You’ll find lots of child-friendly recipes on the BBC Good Food website.

Let’s get baking

Play jumping bingo!

This fun game will help you move and practise your numbers.

Set up a bingo grid on the floor using numbers written on scrap paper or sticky notes.

With a family member, take it in turns to call out a number and set a physical challenge for the other person to complete e.g. 7 star jumps, 6 bunny hops.

Let’s get learning

Make a maths treasure hunt

Hide treasure hunt clues all over your home, with a sum to complete in each clue before you can move onto the next one.

Try mixing up the difficulty by throwing in larger sums.

Challenge your family to see who can complete the course and find the treasure the quickest!

Ideas to get you started

Other fun learning opportunities

Completed all of the above activities? Here are some other activities you can have a go at. These can be done at home or at school.

Make it

Try it

Think it

Freestyle it