Screen-free quality time,
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Fun, personalised activities that match what your child is learning at school. Games, crafts and challenges they'll actually want to do — covering the full EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
Free tier available. Premium £4.99/mo with 1 month free trial.
Sound familiar?
"My child's teacher mentioned Phase 3 phonics. I nodded and smiled. At home, I have no idea what to do."
"I've spent an hour on Pinterest and now have 47 boards of activities I'll never actually do."
"When I don't have something ready, the iPad wins. It's not laziness — it's overwhelm."
One email. One activity. Your schedule.
Bright Steps takes the guesswork out of playtime. You get personalised activities that:
- Matches exactly what they're learning at school
- Uses only sounds and numbers they've already covered
- Uses stuff you already have at home — no prep needed
- Is actually fun — games, crafts and challenges, not worksheets
Sound Hunt Safari
Go on an adventure around your home finding objects that start with the 's' sound!
Why parents love Bright Steps
Perfectly matched
Activities aligned to your child's year group and current term. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 covered.
No planning needed
Open the email, do the activity. Uses household items you already have. Zero prep, maximum fun.
Fun, not homework
Games, crafts and challenges they'll actually want to do. Entertainment that's actually good for them.
Screen-free
Real quality time together. No apps, no videos, no devices. Just you and your child.
How it works
We send curated, fun activities straight to your inbox — matched to what your child is learning at school and tailored to their interests.
Tell us about your child
Year group, interests, and how often you'd like activities. Takes 2 minutes.
Get activities by email
Curated activities aligned to their curriculum and tailored to what they love, delivered to your inbox.
Play and learn together
Screen-free fun that reinforces what they're learning at school.
What parents are saying
Finally, I know what to do at home! The activities actually match what my daughter is learning at school. No more guessing.
My son asks for his 'Bright Steps time' now. He doesn't even realise he's learning — he just thinks it's fun.
I used to spend ages on Pinterest. Now I just open the email and we're off. It's actually changed our evenings.
Questions & answers
What ages is this for?
Bright Steps is designed for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 4-7), following the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
How much does it cost?
Bright Steps is £4.99/month, but you can try it free for a full month — no card required. There's also a free tier with one sample activity so you can see what it's like.
Do I need special materials?
Nope. Activities use everyday items you already have at home — paper, pens, toys, household objects. Nothing to buy.
How do you know what my child is learning?
We follow the UK national curriculum progression. You tell us the year group and term, and we generate activities that match the typical learning objectives for that point in the year.
How often will I receive activities?
You choose! Daily, a few times a week, or weekends only — whatever fits your family's schedule.
Simple pricing
Free
- 1 activity email per week
- Curriculum-aligned activities
- EYFS & KS1 coverage
Premium
- Extra activities throughout the week
- Full personalisation to your child
- Printable worksheets (PDF)
- Full EYFS & KS1 curriculum coverage
- Choose your activity schedule
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