Back-to-School: Inspiring Home Education Resources

Feeling ready for the new term? We’re here to take the stress out of back-to-school prep.

Everything in our School collection has been made with care—including super soft socks, independently published stories, and reusable lunch boxes made to last year after year.

To round out your back-to-school prep, we’ve gathered an inspiring selection of educational resources.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your home education setup or keep the joy of learning going after the school bell rings, our handpicked collection of books and learning tools keeps education fun, fresh, and engaging.

Need assistance in finding the best educational resources? We're always happy to help!

Left to right: Londji Bam! Words Activity, Yoto Mini Player, 2024 Edition

Books By Theme

Nurture a lifelong love of learning and reading with our curated selection of children's books and screen-free audio cards. 

From captivating non-fiction titles that explore the wonders of science, nature, and history to imaginative stories that spark creativity, paper and hardback books offer endless opportunities for discovery.

We proudly stock titles from creative independent publishers like Templar, Quarto, Abrams & Chronicle, and Little Gestalten—celebrated for their ability to turn big educational concepts into accessible, awe-inspiring journeys.

Combined with stunning illustrations and age-appropriate storytelling, these books make learning feel like an adventure. For interactive, screen-free listening at home or on the go, pair them with Yoto players and audio cards to bring history, science, and classic tales to life.

Browse books by topic - History spanning a variety of eras and nature-themed Activity Books

We stock an abundance of Nature Books and magical Space-themed Books

Counting & Numbers

What better way to start building early maths confidence than with play? 

Our collection of Toys, Books & Yoto brings numbers, sorting, and simple problem-solving to life with colourful, tactile tools. Featuring smooth wooden counting shapes, mix-and-match illustrated number cards, and books with charming characters, these resources turn building elementary maths skills into an intuitive, enjoyable daily routine for home or the classroom.

Left to right: GRIMMS Decorative Number, Grapat 36 Rainbow Marbles, Le Toy Van Counting Wooden Numbers Shape Sorter Puzzle

Left to right: Hjelm Förlag Ottilia Adelborg Postcard, Numbers, Grapat 18 Sticks, Chronicle Books Hello Hello Numbers - Brendan Wenzel

ABCs & Beyond

Nurture early reading, writing, and mark-making with tools designed for growing hands and minds. Featuring toxin-free crayons, beautiful stories, games and activity books that make learning look like play, this handpicked selection helps children develop essential fine motor control and phonics awareness through play. From their very first scribbles to writing full sentences, it offers the perfect, stress-free foundation for early literacy.

Left to right: Londji Bam! Words Activity, Goober Pocket Crayons - Seasons, Hjelm Förlag Ottilia Adelborg Postcard, Alphabet 

Left to right: Little Tiger Press Tree Activity Book - Beth Hamilton, Britta Teckentrup, Hjelm Förlag Ottilia Adelborg Alphabet Postcards (Single), Abrams & Chronicle The Keeper of Wild Words - Brooke Smith, Madeline Kloepper

Everyday Learning & Discovery

Feed their sense of wonder with open-ended resources built for independent exploration. Whether mapping out the seasons with a wooden perpetual calendar, sharpening dexterity through a threaded sewing set, or discovering classic literature with a modern twist, these tactile pieces make learning an immersive experience. Combined with screen-free Yoto story cards and wooden doll families for open-ended roleplay, it offers endless opportunities to connect, create, and explore every day.

Left to right: Grapat Perpetual Calendar, Yoto Make Your Own Yoto Cards (Pack of 10), Le Toy Van Dolls House Family

Left to right: Grapat Dear Universe, Quarto Books Shakespeare's Dramatic Duos - A Memory Game, Londji Zig Zag Sewing Game

Get in touch if you would like assistance in finding learning resources for a particular subject. 

Read part one of our 2026 back-to-school guides: Back-to-School: New Term, New Shoes.

Read part two of our 2026 back-to-school guides: Back-to-School: Lunches, Socks & Essential Accessories.