Free, practical guides for parents and teachers on helping children aged 5–11 with maths and literacy. Written to be genuinely useful whether or not you ever play our game.
Water Warriors is made by people who care about how children actually learn. These guides share the same thinking in plain English — the strategies teachers use, translated for the kitchen table.
A practical parent's guide to multiplication tables: the best order to learn them, tricks that cut the memorising in half, and low-stress ways to practise at home.
What number bonds are, why bonds to 10, 20 and 100 are so important, and simple ways to help your child know them by heart.
Ten simple, screen-free maths games using cards, dice and everyday moments — each one building a specific skill for children aged 5–11.
How synthetic phonics works, why we teach sounds not letter names, and simple daily habits that help your child learn to read — explained in plain English.
Why English spelling is tricky and what actually helps: doing Look–Cover–Write–Check properly, learning patterns not just word lists, and a calm weekly routine.
Not all screen time is equal. How to tell a genuinely educational game from a dressed-up time-sink, plus practical tips on limits, co-playing and spotting progress.
More free guides on our Learning Resources page — or play Water Warriors free.