When Do Kids Learn to Read? Explore Reading Milestones by Age
When do kids learn to read? It doesn't happen all at once. Check out all the milestones with our experts.
Core Skills
The essentials for school and life, like reading, writing, math, and physical milestones like learning to tie shoes
30 High-Frequency Words: Parent’s Guide & Strategies
30 High-Frequency Words: Parent’s Guide & Strategies
High-frequency words are words found most often in children’s books. Learning high-frequency words helps your child become a more fluent, confident reader.
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development
Reading Milestones by Age: Stages of Reading Development
Kids reach different reading stages as they develop, from playing with books to sounding out simple words to connecting what they read to their life.
7 Lists of Adjectives for Kids: Building Language Skills
7 Lists of Adjectives for Kids: Building Language Skills
Learning about adjectives is vital for kids. Discover why adjectives are important for building language skills and fun ways to help your child learn them.
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 5 Skills to Teach Kids
Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Parents Plus 5 Skills to Teach Kids
Learn what phonemic awareness is and how to teach it. You can also try some of our games to practice this essential skill with your child.
9 Playful Activities to Improve Number Sense at Home
9 Playful Activities to Improve Number Sense at Home
Is your child ready to start learning math? We’ll tell you how to develop their number sense and suggest some fun activities that will help to reinforce it.
Invented Spelling: What It Is, Benefits, and Tips
Invented Spelling: What It Is, Benefits, and Tips
As your child learns to read and write, they may use invented spelling. Learn about this development stage, its benefits, and how to help your child.
What Is Print Awareness And Why Is It Important For Young Learners?
What Is Print Awareness And Why Is It Important For Young Learners?
What is print awareness? We share what you need to know about this important skill.
Learning the Alphabet: 15 Ways to Help Your Child Master Letters
Learning the Alphabet: 15 Ways to Help Your Child Master Letters
Your child will love exploring the letters in the alphabet with these fun, engaging activities. They’ll be on their way to mastering the ABCs in no time.
35 Social Emotional Learning Activities Kids Can Do At Home
35 Social Emotional Learning Activities Kids Can Do At Home
These at-home social-emotional learning activities help kids develop and practice essential life skills, like self-awareness, empathy, and active listening.
Sight Words For Kindergarten: A List & Guide For Parents
Sight Words For Kindergarten: A List & Guide For Parents
Sight words are an important part of learning to read. Discover key sight words for kindergarten to help your child on their literacy journey.
Emergent Literacy: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Emergent Literacy: What It Is and Why It’s Important
During emergent literacy, kids learn crucial skills that lead to reading and writing. Find out what they are and how you can help!
How and Why to Teach Letter Recognition
How and Why to Teach Letter Recognition
Teaching letter recognition to kids gets them ready to learn to read. Find out how and why with our experts.