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Get ready for Year 5
Free activities, book recommendations, and what to expect at school in Year 5
In Year 5, your child will be introduced to new grammar and punctuation in English, while getting to grips with fractions and decimals in maths.
1. Activities
These free activities will help keep young brains active over the summer holidays, so your Year 5 child goes back to school ready to learn. You'll find more activities and ideas on our Kids' activities for age 9–11 and Summer fun pages.
2. Essential activity & reference books for age 9–10
For more book recommendations, visit our Find a book page.
3. The year ahead: What to expect in Year 5
Our guide to what to expect in Year 5 as your child grows in confidence.