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English Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1)

Created By: CGP Written by CGP Books Product Code: ENX10074
  • BUILD essential English skills with fun, engaging activities for Year 1
  • Includes Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Handwriting & Grammar
  • Aligned to the National Curriculum for Year 1 (Ages 5-6)
  • Features all answers to support confident learning at home
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About the English Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1)

The English Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1) from CGP gives your child a solid grounding in reading, writing and grammar from the very start of Key Stage 1. Covering the Year 1 English National Curriculum, this single workbook brings together reading comprehension, handwriting, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary and phonics in one easy-to-follow resource. It's ideal for building confidence at home, reinforcing classroom learning or simply making English practice a little more enjoyable for five‑ and six‑year‑olds.

Children read short pirate-themed stories, colour the correct hat to show what happened next, and write their own predictions
Children read pirate stories, colour the right hat to show what happened next, and write their own predictions.

Each activity is designed to be short, colourful and engaging, so your child can work independently or with light support. The book moves through core skills step by step—matching sounds and letters, forming sentences, recognising punctuation, and answering simple comprehension questions. CGP's clear layout means parents can quickly see what's being practised on each page, and children stay motivated by the variety of tasks and friendly illustrations. Because all the essential topics appear in a single book, you won't need to juggle multiple resources to cover the curriculum.

Children join words and sentences using 'and' with fill-in-the-blanks and writing lines
Children join words and sentences using and with fill-in-the-blanks and writing lines.

Regular practice with this workbook helps your Year 1 pupil develop neat handwriting, recognise common spelling patterns and read short texts with growing fluency. Over time, these small wins add up: children arrive at school more prepared, tackle new words with less hesitation, and approach writing tasks with greater independence. Parents often find that a few pages after school or at the weekend keep skills sharp without overwhelming a young learner. Because the book follows National Curriculum expectations, you can be confident every exercise is age‑appropriate and relevant.

Children join sentences with 'and' using lines, then spot missing conjunctions in a recipe and tick a face to self-assess
Children join sentences with and using lines, then spot missing conjunctions in a recipe and tick a face to self-assess.

This workbook suits any Year 1 child who is ready to explore English beyond the classroom, as well as parents who want a trusted, curriculum-matched resource they can pick up and use straightaway. CGP's reputation for clear explanations and thoughtful progression means you spend less time planning and more time celebrating your child's progress. It's a practical, reassuring choice for families who value steady, enjoyable learning at home.

  • Covers reading comprehension, handwriting, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary and phonics for Year 1
  • Aligned to the English National Curriculum for ages 5–6
  • Colourful, child-friendly activities designed for independent or guided practice
  • Published by CGP, a trusted name in UK educational workbooks
  • Single workbook format—no need to buy separate resources for each skill

Key Information

Type
Workbook
Subject
English
Topics
Comprehension, Handwriting, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Publisher
CGP
ISBN 13
9781789085310
ISBN 10
1789085314

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Is this suitable for my child?

The English Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1) is absolutely perfect for children in Year 1 studying the national curriculum in England.

It is also very useful for children in the devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that study similar curriculums.

Finally, the English Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1) is also very useful for children studying outside of the UK on comparable international curriculums such as the Cambridge Primary Curriculum or The Pearson Edexcel International Primary Curriculum.

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