preschool literacy
Introduce your preschooler to literacy with these fun ideas for learning all about words. Help them get a headstart with learning to read and write.
'Lift-the-flap' books might be stopping your toddler from learning
They’re endless fun, but a new study says they could put your child’s language skills at risk. more
25 Book Week costumes: From last-minute mum to award-winning MOTY
Whatever your mood this year, here are 25 Book Week ideas from so easy you can stay horizontal while you cobble it together to,...more
Celebrate Book Week with this crafty bookmark project
Call me a geek, but there’s nothing I love more than a bookmark. If there’s a free one on the bookshop counter, I’ll...more
“Children are made readers in the laps of their parents”
Make reading a central part of your child’s daily routine, and help them develop the skills necessary to process difficult...more
How to help your child with their school reader
The nightly reader. It’s enough to give you the night terrors. What do you do with them? more
There are two basic types of spelling word lists for students of all ages. Sight words must be memorised by sight as they are troublesome...more
How to choose the best books for your toddler
Whatever your child’s interests may be, you can bet there’s a book out there on it. Encourage your toddler’s linguistic...more
Ace the alphabet! 20 fun letter games and activities
How much fun can you have with 26 letters? Here are 20 exciting and educational alphabet games to give your kids a head start on...more
How to nurture pre-reading skills in your toddler
All parents understand the importance of learning to read. But you don’t have to wait until your children are old enough to actually...more
Spelling game: Spell Cover Write Check
Teachers have plenty of tricks up their sleeves to help children learn spelling and vocabulary, with “look, say, cover, write,...more
Make this fun reading rewards printable for your young reader
There’s no denying that a good book is one of life’s greatest joys. more
Reading to your child begins at birth, or even before
As in so many areas of their lives, you are your children’s first teacher when it comes to reading. more