Build thinking skills.
Acquire knowledge.
Learn to problem solve.
Every Friday.
Think deeply. Improve
literacy. Practise logic.
Learn independently.
Improve concentration.
How Friday Brain Building Club works
We’ve created a sequence that fits in to your family life without the friction of deadlines, homework, apps or screen-time battles.
Friday, 7am.
An email arrives with this week’s brain-building sheet. Sequenced - not random - so each week builds on the last.
Print it.
Leave it out.
Colour or black and white. On the kitchen island, the dining table, the desk... let them discover it!
Solve at their own pace.
Encourage the slow burn. A puzzle that felt impossible on Friday is often cracked by Sunday.
Get tips & tricks.
We provide 'how to' videos, hints and tips to get the most out of each activity.
Each sheet is packed with engaging numeracy, literacy and problem-solving challenges - laid out so a child can pick where to start.
Word of the week
Contextualised with a sentence-level definition, synonym & antonym. It may appear a week or two later in the crossword or polygon.
Crossword
Knowledge-building clues with extra stretch for older kids. Boosts their vocabulary, spelling and word-level problem solving.
Literacy skills
Verbal reasoning activities help kids understand, interpret, and think critically about language.
Numeracy skills
Build strong logical thinking, maths fluency, focus, and resilience without doing repetitive drills.
Curious fact
Designed to spark dinner-table conversation and build knowledge over time that can be used at any time or place.
Stretch & challenge
Work out word search clues and crossword answers from synonyms, antonyms or other hints - keeps them thinking hard!
Our Mission
Weekly fuel for curious thinkers
Fosters curiosity and a love of learning
Transform learning into an anticipated weekend ritual, filled with engaging activites.
Develops problem-solving skills
A wide variety of activities and puzzles that allow children to think independently, deduce, and solve.
Durable and flexible knowledge
Educational content that repeats and builds in new ways on future sheets strengthens memory over time.
Promotes literacy and numeracy skills
A screen-free choice of activities to practice handwriting, expand their vocabulary, and process arithmetic.
Builds resilience
Constructive frustration is a natural step in learning. The intentional design encourages children to walk away from a tricky puzzle and return with fresh eyes.
Builds educational independence
Allows learners to pick their own starting point, work at their own pace, and take charge of their learning now and in the future.
Connects families
The printed sheet acts as a tangible, table-top anchor that naturally invites low-stress family collaboration and casual weekend conversations over a shared goal.
Designed by teachers, loved by kids
Knowledge
Created and curated by Joey, Cambridge alumna with an MA in Education.
Experience
Backed by over 15 years of experience in the UK education sector.
Evidence-informed
Developed with a deep understanding of the evidence around how children think, learn and remember.
Loved by parents
I love seeing my son's brain whirring! He loves the challenge of the crossword and seeing him work out the anagram independently was brilliant. Quick wins peppered through the sheet are great! Highly recommend.
We love the FBBC because it strikes the sweet spot between fun and intellectual challenge.
Brilliant activity sheets to keep kids entertained and challenged. I particularly like the word of the week section - my children aren't avid readers and this has helped enhance their vocabulary - as well as the polygon.
My son used to struggle with word problems, but now he actually slows down and looks for patterns in the language. He’s started spotting clues in questions that he used to miss completely.
We’ve noticed a real improvement in her literacy skills. She’s started using new vocabulary from the sheets in everyday conversation—last week she even used the ‘word of the week’ correctly in a sentence at dinner.
The numeracy challenges are really well designed. They don’t just drill times tables—they make him think about how numbers relate to each other. He’s much more confident explaining how he got his answers.
I like how it builds logical thinking. My daughter now approaches puzzles by looking for patterns first instead of guessing. You can actually hear her thinking through problems more clearly.
It’s made learning more connected. The mix of literacy and logic means he’s starting to see links between words and meaning, and he’ll point out patterns in spelling or word structure that he’s learned from the sheets.
We’ve tried lots of worksheets over the years, but this is the first thing my son and daughter actually looks forward to. It feels more like brain training and problem-solving than regular homework, and I’ve noticed they're both much more confident tackling tricky problems on his own.”
I love that it’s completely screen-free. It’s become part of our Friday routine—my daughter sits down with it after school and really gets absorbed. It’s helped her slow down and think things through rather than rushing for answers.
The mix of maths, English, and logic is brilliant. It’s not repetitive like other resources we’ve used. You can actually see the way it’s building their thinking skills week by week.
As a parent, I appreciate that I’m not expected to teach it. I can sit with my child and encourage them, but the sheets are clear enough that they can work independently. It’s really helped build resilience.
It’s such a simple idea, but really effective. My daughter feels proud when she completes each sheet, and I’ve noticed she’s started approaching schoolwork with a lot more confidence.
Loved by kids
I really like the FBBC. I liked all the puzzles, especially the number towers.
I love the polygon; I really enjoyed seeing how words are formed from sequenes of letters.
I really like the wordsearch where you have to work out the synonyms before finding the words - much more interesting than a normal wordsearch puzzle.
I used to guess the answers, but now I look for clues in the question first. The puzzles make me think properly, and I like when I finally work it out myself.”
I started using one of the new words from the sheet at school and even at dinner. My mum was surprised I knew what it meant and how to use it!”
I like the number puzzles because they’re not just times tables—you have to think about how the numbers fit together like a game.”
The logic puzzles are my favourite. I try different ways to solve them instead of just giving up if it’s hard. I feel really proud when I get it right.”
It’s fun because everything links together. I notice patterns in words and numbers now, and I sometimes spot answers faster than I used to.”
I have learned how to check my answers and not get frustrated when I can't do it first time. Friday is my favourite day of the week now!
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Part of your subscription addresses educational inequality in the UK
Printed activity sheets and pencils donated weekly to schools for the most disadvantaged pupils: access to resources should not be a barrier.
We partner with educational charities to promote knowledge and skills for all young people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The sheets are designed to be printed (black and white, or colour) and completed by hand in pencil to encourage reflection and corrections.
Each sheet includes a mix of challenge levels and scaffolding so children can build confidence while being stretched. You can support them using our 'Hints and Tips' section with guidance on how to prompt them without giving away the answer. You can also move them to the Simple sheet (age 7-9), or to the Stretch sheet (age 9-11) irrespective of their age as we know all children come with varying levels of knowledge and prior attainment. All that matters is that they're enjoying it! If they're not, stop and come back to it later with fresh eyes, maybe after some food and a run around!
Because each activity is designed to strengthen core skills—like logic, reasoning, problem-solving, literacy and numeracy—through fun, weekly practice.
Parents don’t need to act as tutors or provide step-by-step help. The activities are designed so children can engage with them independently.That said, we do encouragecollaboration rather than instruction. Sitting alongside your child, talking through ideas, and asking simple guiding questions can make the experience more enjoyable and supportive without giving away answers. See our 'Hints and Tips' section for more advice.Over time, the aim is for children to buildindependence, resilience, and confidence in working through challenges on their own. So the best role for parents is to encourage, prompt thinking, and celebrate effort—rather than solve the problems for them.
There are zero homework feels! Unlike traditional homework, Friday Brain Building Club:
- Is low-stakes with no deadline
- Feels like puzzles and games rather than drills
- Focuses on thinking skills, not repetition
- Encourages curiosity and independent problem-solving
- Is designed to be engaging, not stressful (for parents and kids)
Ready to join the club?
Choose from 3 options.
Cancel any time - but you probably won't want to!
Stretch Sheet
Suitable for 9-11 year olds
52 activity sheets per year
Sibling Subscription
Suitable for 7-9 year olds
Suitable for 9-11 year olds
104 activity sheets per year (2 per week)
