Pre 11+ Prep Resources
Gentle, playful preparation for Years 3–4 - strong foundations built long before the 11+ begins.
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Years 3–4Everything Your Child Needs To Succeed
Built for Years 3–4 - short, playful activities that build literacy, numeracy and thinking skills long before exam pressure begins. Ten minutes a day is all it takes.
Made for young learners
Activities sized for 7–9 year-old attention spans - fun first, always.
Play-first, pressure-free
No tests and no timers at this stage - just habits that quietly stick.
Everything visible to parents
See what was practised and what's blossoming, week by week.
Confidence grows naturally
Small daily wins help children enjoy learning and stay motivated.
Learning that feels fun
Engaging activities keep children curious and eager to return.
The 11+ at a glance
What the exam eventually tests - and why gentle foundations in Years 3–4 pay off.
English
Sharp comprehension and a rich vocabulary
Build now, gently: Daily stories & rich chat
Maths
Fast, accurate arithmetic and problem-solving
Build now, gently: Number games & patterns
Verbal Reasoning
Word logic, codes and analogies
Build now, gently: Word play & riddles
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Shape patterns and spatial logic
Build now, gently: Shape spotting & jigsaws
Key facts
Who sits it
Children at the start of Year 6 applying for grammar school places.
Why start early
Foundations built in Years 3–4 remove the need for cramming later.
Our approach
Play-first and pressure-free - building good habits long before the hurdles arrive.
The next step
Most families move onto the full 11+ programme at the start of Year 5.
Your Learning Journey
Six gentle steps that build strong foundations before the 11+ begins.
Ready
Foundations set - ready to begin the full 11+ journey.
Review
Friendly progress checks show exactly what's blossoming.
Grow
Confidence and curiosity grow with every completed challenge.
Practise
Short, fun activities build knowledge bit by bit.
Play
Games and stories introduce core skills without any pressure.
Explore
We discover what your child enjoys and where they're starting from.
What your child will learn
Four foundation areas, taught the gentle way - spin the dial to see what each one covers.
Your child
at the centre
Core Literacy
Early Numeracy
Verbal Puzzles
Pattern Play
Your child
at the centre
Core Literacy
Early Numeracy
Verbal Puzzles
Pattern Play
Reading, writing & spelling
Phonics and early comprehension that build reading confidence.
Vocabulary-building stories, word lists and daily word play.
Handwriting and spelling routines that quietly stick.
Listening and activities that boost communication.
A little taste of the activities
The kinds of playful challenges your child will meet inside - pick a card and try one together right now.
Word Play
Vocabulary · 6 activities
Number Patterns
Maths · 6 activities
Puzzle Fun
Reasoning · 6 activities
Story Time
Reading · 6 activities
Word Play
Vocabulary
try these together
Odd-one-out rounds at the dinner table.
“Say it another way” - swap words mid-chat.
Rhyme chains on the school run.
A new word of the day, used three times.
Simple word codes cracked together.
Opposites ping-pong - you say hot, they say cold.
Try this together
Which word is the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Cherry?
No marking, no pressure - just a fun one to try over dinner.
A gentle weekly rhythm
Ten minutes a day, four or five days a week - plus plenty of play.
Mon
10-min word gameTue
Times-table gameWed
Day off - play!Thu
One story videoFri
Logic puzzleSat
One fun worksheetSun
Rest & stickersMon
10-min word gameTue
Times-table gameWed
Day off - play!Thu
One story videoFri
Logic puzzleSat
One fun worksheetSun
Rest & stickersChallenges We Solve
Starting early comes with its own hurdles - we turn each one into a gentle win.
CHALLENGES
Short Attention Spans
New to Structured Study
Mixed Starting Points
Screen-Time Worries
Confidence Wobbles
SOLUTIONS
Bite-sized 10-minute activities keep learning fun and focused.
Gentle daily routines build the study habit without pressure.
Adaptive activities meet your child exactly at their level.
Purposeful, parent-visible learning - never passive scrolling.
A playful, no-test format that celebrates every small win.
Small habits, big difference
A Parent's Guide to Pre 11+ Prep
Practical, no-nonsense support for the early years, with simple habits that build confidence every day.
Keeping it pressure-free
There's no exam yet - let it stay that way.
At this age the goal is building a habit, not preparing for a test. If a session feels like a battle, stop and try again tomorrow rather than pushing through.
Building a routine
Ten minutes a day beats an hour on Sunday.
Short, consistent sessions - four or five times a week - build the study habit gently. Consistency matters far more than duration at this stage.
Thinking ahead to Year 5
No need to decide anything yet.
Years 3–4 are about building foundations, not choosing schools. The half-termly progress checks will help you judge when your child is ready to step up to full 11+ prep.
Spotting when to step in
Know the difference between a wobble and a gap.
A quiet week is normal. But if your child avoids the same type of activity again and again, a little extra one-on-one attention on that specific skill helps more than more practice.
Keeping it fun
Praise curiosity, not just correct answers.
Celebrate effort, questions, and small wins - a new word learned, a game beaten. At this age, enjoying learning matters more than getting everything right.
Protecting playtime
Rest and play are part of learning too.
A short, focused burst each day is enough. Resist the urge to add more - plenty of unstructured play and rest is what makes young children absorb and retain more.
Keeping it pressure-free
There's no exam yet - let it stay that way.
At this age the goal is building a habit, not preparing for a test. If a session feels like a battle, stop and try again tomorrow rather than pushing through.
Building a routine
Ten minutes a day beats an hour on Sunday.
Short, consistent sessions - four or five times a week - build the study habit gently. Consistency matters far more than duration at this stage.
Thinking ahead to Year 5
No need to decide anything yet.
Years 3–4 are about building foundations, not choosing schools. The half-termly progress checks will help you judge when your child is ready to step up to full 11+ prep.
Spotting when to step in
Know the difference between a wobble and a gap.
A quiet week is normal. But if your child avoids the same type of activity again and again, a little extra one-on-one attention on that specific skill helps more than more practice.
Keeping it fun
Praise curiosity, not just correct answers.
Celebrate effort, questions, and small wins - a new word learned, a game beaten. At this age, enjoying learning matters more than getting everything right.
Protecting playtime
Rest and play are part of learning too.
A short, focused burst each day is enough. Resist the urge to add more - plenty of unstructured play and rest is what makes young children absorb and retain more.
And many more… small daily habits make the biggest difference at this age.
Start the free trialAvailable resources
Every kind of practice, one place - everything included in the free trial.
Foundation Guides
Step-by-step English and Maths guides that build core skills gently - 40+ guides.
Try it in the free trialStory & Phonics Videos
Short, engaging video lessons children actually enjoy - 100+ videos.
Try it in the free trialWeekly Worksheets
Fresh printable practice every week - free packs across English, Maths and Reasoning, 120+ sheets and growing.
Try it in the free trialInteractive Quizzes
Instant-feedback quizzes that turn practice into play - 1,000+ questions.
Try it in the free trialProgress Checks
Gentle, low-pressure half-termly assessments that show what's blossoming.
Try it in the free trialLearning Games
Times-table and word games that make daily practice feel like playtime.
Try it in the free trialSuccess Stories
Real results from families who started early with us.
Olivia's mum
Verified parentTen minutes a day changed everything.
We started in Year 3 with just ten minutes a day. By the time full 11+ prep began in Year 5, Olivia already had the study habit - no fighting, no stress.
George
Year 4 studentThe games made it feel like playing, not homework.
I didn't even realise I was practising maths - I just wanted to beat my own score in the times-table game.
James's dad
Verified parentNo pressure, just steady progress.
There were no tests, no timers, nothing scary. Just a weekly worksheet and a few videos. But looking back over six months, the progress was obvious.
Harry
Year 3 studentMy favourite part is the story videos.
I watch one every week and I always learn new words without trying.
Charlotte's mum
Verified parentWe knew exactly when she was ready for Year 5 prep.
The progress checks made the decision easy - no guessing whether she was ready to step up to full 11+ practice.
Simple: the resources are free
Every Years 3–4 worksheet, story video and game - free in the eHub app, for every family.
Free
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All prep resources included, free
Everything lives in the eHub app
Progress visible to parents, week by week
Step up to tutoring whenever you are ready
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our Pre 11+ preparation programme.
Keep exploring
More ways we can help - guided tutoring and the other year groups.
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