How to teach your child to read at home, step by step
You'll know the five building blocks of reading, the order to teach them in, and how to fit ten playful minutes of practice into an ordinary day.
Ages 3 to 78 min read
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Clear, research-based answers to the questions parents and teachers ask most about children's learning. Every guide ends with activities to try today and a checklist you can print.
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What are sight words, and how do you teach them so they stick?
You'll know what sight words really are, which ones to teach first, and a five-step routine that helps them stick far better than flash cards alone.
Kindergarten to Grade 27 min read
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Phonics for kids: what it is and how to practice it at home
You'll understand what your child is learning in phonics lessons, the order the skills usually come in, and simple ways to back them up at home without a single worksheet.
Ages 4 to 87 min read
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Kindergarten readiness checklist: is my child ready for kindergarten?
You'll see which skills truly help a child start kindergarten well, which matter less than people think, and easy ways to build them in the months before school.
Ages 4 to 57 min read
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How much screen time is too much? A calm guide for parents, by age
You'll know what experts currently recommend at each age, how to judge whether a game or show is worth it, and how to set family limits that hold without daily battles.
Toddlers to young teens7 min read
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How to improve reading comprehension: strategies that work for kids
You'll be able to work out why a child struggles to understand what they read, and use research-backed strategies at home or in class to help them understand more.
Grades 2 to 87 min read
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Math fact fluency: how to teach addition and multiplication facts that stick
You'll have a clear sequence for teaching facts through strategies, a low-stress routine for building quick recall, and simple ways to bring families on board.
Kindergarten to Grade 57 min read
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What is the science of reading? A practical guide for teachers
You'll be able to explain the science of reading in plain words, connect its key models to your daily lessons, and spot the practices worth keeping or changing.
Kindergarten to Grade 57 min read
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Typing for kids: when to start and how to teach keyboarding
You'll know when a child is ready to learn typing, how to teach touch typing in short, cheerful sessions, and how to keep handwriting in the picture too.
Ages 5 to 117 min read
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How to start homeschooling: a step-by-step guide for families
You'll know the legal first steps, how to choose an approach and curriculum that fit your child, and how to plan a realistic first month without burning out.
Preschool to Grade 127 min read
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- Built on researchEach guide draws on pediatric, early-childhood and reading research, and lists its sources so you can read further.
- Practical firstShort sections, plain words and a "Try this today" box with activities that take minutes and need no screen.
- Easy to keepPrint the one-page checklist for the fridge, the classroom wall or the next conference.
- Honest and kindGeneral guidance, not a diagnosis. When something worries you, we say who to ask: your pediatrician or your child's teacher.
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