How to Help Your Child with Sight Words in Kindergarten

How to help your child learn sight words in Kindergarten. Learning to recognise sight words quickly will help your child become a fluent reader.

What Is My Child’s Reading Level?

What parents should know about reading levels and reading strategies in primary school.

My child knows her letter sounds. Why can’t she read simple words?

Learning to read involves a lot more than knowing your letter sounds. A strong foundation in phonological awareness is critical.

9 Ways To Use Flashcards With Young Readers

9 quick flashcard activities for 4 to 6 year olds to help them recognise high frequency words.

7 Guidelines for Using Flashcards with Beginning Readers

Helpful hints for introducing flashcards for young readers in order to commit high frequency words to memory.

What Your Pre-schooler Can Do With Magnetic Letters

Preschoolers can use magnetic letters in a variety of ways. These activities will help children identify letters quickly & accurately.

What Your Toddler Can Do With Magnetic Letters

Quick and simple activities to do with your toddler, using magnetic letters, that promote early literacy development.

7 Reasons Why You Should Play Snakes ‘n’ Ladders With Your Child

This modified version of Snakes ‘n’ Ladders game helps get your child ready for ‘big’ school. A fun way to learn early maths concepts.

4 Easy Literacy Games to Play in the Car

Quick games to play in the car with your 3 or 4 year old. Advance your 3- or 4-year-old child’s literacy development while driving!

How Can I Support My Child’s Bilingual Development?

Practical tips for parents on how to support their child’s English and their mother tongue development with the aim of bilingualism.