✓ Curriculum matchedFollows the England National Curriculum for Years 5–6, plus the standard 11+ question types.
✓ Written for ages 9–13Short sentences, visual methods, worked examples — built for children, readable by parents.
✓ Small, manageable lessonsOne method per lesson, about 3 minutes each. Stretch material is clearly marked.
✓ Completely freeFree to read, print, share and link to. No account, no paywall, no catch.
Comprehension and writing, the two reasoning papers, and KS2 science.
Not sure where to begin? These first lessons open each subject gently.
Why MindBlaze exists
The move to secondary school is the moment many children quietly decide whether they're "good at learning" — and we think every child deserves to arrive believing they are. So we built MindBlaze around one idea: confidence comes from small wins, repeated often. The Learning Centre is our free contribution to that — 167 lessons any family can use, no account, no catch. For families who want daily practice on top, the MindBlaze app turns these methods into short game-like missions and shows parents exactly how their child is progressing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MindBlaze Learning Centre?
A free online textbook for ages 9–11: 167 lessons across five subjects — maths, English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and science — each with a printable cheat sheet.
Who are the lessons for?
Children aged 9–11 preparing for the 11+ or building Year 5–6 confidence, and the parents helping them. Each lesson reads in about 3 minutes.
Are all the lessons really free?
Yes — every lesson and cheat sheet is free to read, print, share and link to. The MindBlaze app adds daily practice, games and progress tracking.
How should my child use the Learning Centre?
Little and often: one short lesson, then a few practice questions. Follow a subject's numbered path, or dip into whichever topic your child is finding tricky.
Do the lessons match what's taught in school?
Yes — the maths, English and science follow the England KS2 curriculum, and the reasoning courses cover the standard 11+ question types, with stretch material clearly marked.
