The Martin family

Bonus Art ActivitiesChalkboard Publishing (Canadian Curriculum Press) · Art

We enjoyed using Bonus Art Activities at the kitchen table. It helped with talking about the choices in a finished piece. A useful resource, though we needed to adapt more than we expected.

Collins International Music - Cambridge Music Student’s BookCollins (HarperCollins Education) · Music

We enjoyed using Collins International Music - Cambridge Music Student’s Book between our library visits. It helped with building a little practice into the week. It gave us a useful starting point, and we adapted the pace.

A Year of Playing SkillfullyClassical Academic Press · Writing

We enjoyed using A Year of Playing Skillfully in our morning learning block. It helped with making writing sessions feel manageable. We would use it again alongside the resources we already enjoy.

Collins 11+ Practice - 11+ Verbal Reasoning Complete Revision, Practice & for CEM: For the 2026 CEMCollins (HarperCollins Education) · Life skills

We enjoyed using Collins 11+ Practice - 11+ Verbal Reasoning Complete Revision, Practice & for CEM: For the 2026 CEM alongside a weekly co-op. It helped with talking through a task before trying it. It worked best when we kept sessions short and consistent.

Canadian French Daily Printing PracticeChalkboard Publishing (Canadian Curriculum Press) · Languages

We enjoyed using Canadian French Daily Printing Practice during a quiet afternoon session. It helped with being willing to try before getting everything right. We liked having a resource to return to instead of starting from scratch.

11+ Maths Study and Practice BookSchofield & Sims · Math

We enjoyed using 11+ Maths Study and Practice Book as part of our home learning routine. It helped with returning to a concept without rushing. We made room for extra discussion rather than trying to finish quickly.

ABC PhonicsLetterland · Reading & phonics

We enjoyed using ABC Phonics when we wanted a change of pace. It helped with making time for reading together. It was a welcome addition, though we still adjusted it to suit our week.

We enjoyed using AQA Key Stage 3 Science 1 'Extend' Practice Book on the days we learned together. It helped with connecting a topic with what we notice outside. We would recommend looking at the publisher’s sample before deciding.

A History of PhilosophyMemoria Press · History

We enjoyed using A History of Philosophy during a shorter school week. It helped with adding a useful starting point for discussion. For us, the value was in returning to it regularly.

Collins GCSE Revision - GCSE 9-1 Geography All-in-One Complete Revision and PracticeCollins (HarperCollins Education) · Geography

We enjoyed using Collins GCSE Revision - GCSE 9-1 Geography All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice in a small learning space. It helped with making our map conversations more focused. We liked the direction it gave us while leaving room to add our own ideas.