Guides

Short, practical help for parents and teachers

How to teach letters, sounds, sight words, counting and first math at home, one clear step at a time.

📖 Learn to Read

📖 Learn to ReadMy Child Knows Sounds but Cannot Blend: What to DoYour child knows the letter sounds but cannot blend them into words. Learn why this happens and four things to try this week.Read the guide

👀 Sight Words

👀 Sight WordsWhat Is a Sight Word?A clear explanation of what sight words are, why children need to memorize them, and how they differ from words you sound out.Read the guide

✏️ Alphabet and Handwriting

✏️ Alphabet and HandwritingHow to Teach a Child to Hold a PencilSee what age children are ready to learn a proper pencil grip, with easy activities that build hand strength for handwriting.Read the guide✏️ Alphabet and HandwritingMy Child Mixes Up B and D: What to DoYour child's b and d confusion is common and short term. Learn why it happens and four simple things to try at home this week.Read the guide✏️ Alphabet and HandwritingWhat Age Can a Child Cut Shapes and Glue AccuratelyLearn the age range when children usually learn to cut simple shapes and glue accurately, and how to help build these skills.Read the guide✏️ Alphabet and HandwritingWhen Should a Child Know All Their Letters?Learn the typical age range for learning all 26 letters, uppercase and lowercase, and what to do if your child needs more practice.Read the guide

🔢 Numbers and Counting

🔢 Numbers and CountingWhen Should a Child Learn to Count to 100?Learn when children typically count to 100, and simple ways to help your child master counting by tens and ones at home.Read the guide

🔷 Shapes, Time and Money

🔷 Shapes, Time and MoneyHow to Teach a Child to Tell TimeFind out when children usually learn to tell time, and get simple steps for teaching whole hours, half hours, and minutes on a clock.Read the guide