Year 1 Subscription Box

Year 1 Subscription Box | Monthly Phonics & Maths Activities Delivered to Your Door

Support Your Child's Year 1 Learning Through Play

Give your child a confidence throughout Year 1 with our teacher created Year 1 Subscription Box. Designed by Early Years and KS1 experts, each monthly box is packed with engaging phonics and maths activities that match the National Curriculum and support exactly what your child is learning in school.

From mastering alternative graphemes and split digraphs to building strong number sense and confidence with addition, subtraction, money, time and fractions, every activity is carefully designed to make learning meaningful, hands-on and fun.

With a new theme every month and all resources included, you'll always have high-quality educational activities ready to enjoy together, without spending hours planning or preparing.

Whether you're a parent looking to support learning at home, a grandparent wanting to make time together educational and memorable, or an educator seeking engaging learning opportunities, the Play Makes Sense Year 1 Subscription Box makes it easy.

Key Benefits

✔ Supports your child's Year 1 learning at home

✔ Builds confidence in phonics and maths through play based activities

✔ Helps prepare children for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

✔ Develops a deep understanding of key maths concepts aligned with the National Curriculum

✔ Encourages independent thinking, problem solving and curiosity

✔ Quick and easy to set up with no preparation required

✔ Created by experienced teachers and education specialists

✔ Includes all resources needed for every activity

✔ High-quality materials designed to be reused again and again

✔ New themed learning adventures delivered every month

What's Included?

Every Year 1 Subscription Box contains:

• Four hands-on learning activities - two phonics activities and two maths activities
  
  
• Easy to follow activity cards with guidance for adults 
  
  
• Multiple extension ideas for continued learning 
  
  
• All resources needed to complete every activity
  
  
• High-quality reusable materials 
  
  
• A new exciting theme each month

Exciting Monthly Themes

A fresh theme keeps children engaged and excited to learn:

• September: Mythical Creatures

• October: Autumn

• November: Space

• December: Winter

• January: Pirates and Mermaids

• February: Love and Kindness

• March: Transport

• April: Spring

• May: Mini Beasts

• June: Oceans

• July: Summer

• August: Jungle

Skills Developed

Phonics Skills

Children will develop confidence in:

• Phase 5 phonics

• Alternative graphemes (different ways to write the same sound)

• Split digraphs

• Reading and spelling more complex words

• Reading and writing longer words and sentences

• Sound recognition and decoding skills

• Preparing for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

Maths Skills

Activities support children with:

• Place value within 100

• Addition and subtraction within 20

• Multiplication and division using 2s, 5s and 10s

• Fractions including halves and quarters

• Number sense and mathematical reasoning

• 2D and 3D shapes

• Length, weight and capacity

• Position and direction

• Money and recognising coin values

• Time including o'clock and half past

Why Parents Love It

Learning That Feels Like Play

Children learn best when they're actively involved. Every activity encourages exploration, discussion and hands-on learning, helping key skills stick through meaningful experiences.

No Planning Required

Everything arrives ready to use, saving busy families valuable time while ensuring children still receive high-quality educational experiences.

Matches What Children Learn in School

Each activity aligns with Year 1 learning objectives and the National Curriculum, helping children reinforce classroom learning in a fun and engaging way.

Created by Teachers

Designed by experienced Early Years and KS1 educators, every activity has been carefully developed to support children's development and build confidence step by step.

A Strong Foundation for Future Learning

By consistently practising phonics and maths through enjoyable activities, children develop the confidence and understanding needed to thrive throughout Year 1 and beyond.

Flexible Subscription Options

Monthly Subscription

• £24.99 per month
  - Your first payment will be taken immediately
  - Recurring payments will be taken the same date each month
  - Boxes will be shipped on the 1st of each month, e.g. sign up in August and you will receive your first box in September  
  
  
• Delivered straight to your door every month
  
  
• Rolling subscription 
  
  
• Cancel anytime
  
  
• Free delivery 
  
  
• Subscription will automatically change to to the next year group each September

Annual Subscription - Best Value

• Pay for a full year upfront

• Save £50
  
  
• Get the equivalent of two boxes completley free 
  
  
• One box delivered straight to your door each month 
  
  
• Free delivery
  
  
• Subscription will automatically change to to the next year group each September

Give Your Child the Confidence to Thrive in Year 1

With engaging activities, expert guidance and everything included in one beautifully designed box, the Play Makes Sense Year 1 Subscription Box makes supporting phonics and maths simple, enjoyable and effective.

Start your subscription today and enjoy meaningful learning moments that build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning, one box at a time.