Literacy Skills

How to Help Your Child Recognize Words Quickly and Confidently

Help your child become a confident, fluent reader by building rapid word recognition skills. Discover practical tips, everyday

Get Your Toddler Talking at a Children’s Museum Near You

Discover how children’s museums get toddlers talking, build vocabulary, and beat screen time—one playful visit at a

Here’s How to Turn Your Child’s Spelling Fails into Teachable Moments

A hilarious viral clip of a sharp five-year-old lecturing his mom shows a golden teachable moment—and how kids learn to read

Unlock the Power of Parenting to Raise Lifelong Readers

Unlock the power of parenting for turning kids into lifelong readers with easy, joyful strategies shared by author Maya Payne

In Babies’ Brains, White Matter Is Crucial — and Conversational Turns Make It Grow

Conversational turns with babies do more than build vocabulary. They stimulate the growth of white matter in the brain, laying

Reading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers

Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and

Maya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers

Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading

Maya in CNBC: Unlocking Children’s Potential With Research-Backed Early Literacy Strategies

Small, smart daily moments build strong readers. Parenting author Maya Smart shares actionable tips to foster early literacy and

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5 Easy, Fun Phonemic Awareness Games for You and Your Preschooler to Play at Home

Lay the foundation for reading success! Discover 5 easy, fun phonemic awareness activities to help your child recognize sounds in