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Parent guides, teaching tips and concrete activities for kids 3–9
Writing letters — fine motor skills step by step
Before the pen come the crayon, finger and clay. The hand's path to the letter, lasting through school years.
Word games at the dinner table — 10 ideas
Dinner can quickly turn into a language workshop. 10 games that appeal to three-year-olds and ten-year-olds.
Word games at the store — language for free
The grocery store is full of letters, words and categories. 12 mini-games that turn shopping into learning.
Word games in the car — 15 favourites
Car rides are gold for language practice. Our best word games training sounds, words and sentences sans paper.
Reading aloud to 6-year-olds — pick the right book
Six-year-olds can follow longer stories. How to pick a book and keep interest up across a chapter week.
Reading aloud to 3-year-olds — how to do it
Three-year-olds want to point, ask, interrupt. Good! Tips for read-alouds that don't end in frustration here.
Reading aloud — why it goes so far
Ten minutes of reading aloud a day changes kids' lives. Research and practice that actually works each day.
Bilingual children and reading development
Two languages is a gift but can feel messy. What research says about reading in bilingual kids today.
Dyslexia — tips for homework and reading at home
When your child has dyslexia, you need different strategies. Practical advice that lowers friction at home.
Dyslexia — early signs and what to do
Early help matters a lot with dyslexia. Signs to watch for and where to turn for support, explained clearly.
Build words — exercises at home and in app
Putting letters into words is magic. Exercises, magnets and apps that actually work during a busy week.
The NG sound — helping kids hear it
NG isn't always visible in spelling. We show how to train your child's ear with quick, fun examples often.