Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | October 27 , 2025

These Unique Toys & Decor Make Great Educational Gifts for Small Kids

Explore fun, intentional, educational gifts to fill a small child’s environment with prompts for crucial learning and make

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary . By Maya Smart | October 06 , 2025

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

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Writing . By Maya Smart | September 15 , 2025

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

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Maya Smart | May 05 , 2025

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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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Mary Follin | March 31 , 2025

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

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Literacy Activities . By Chrysta Naron | February 03 , 2025

ABC Slime—the Insanely Fun, Super Easy DIY Alphabet Learning Tool Your Kid Will Love

Slime + learning = magic! Make ABC slime, the DIY alphabet learning tool that kids can’t get enough of. Get the recipe for

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Maya Smart | November 11 , 2024

5 Tips for Parents from Reading for Our Lives by Maya Payne Smart

Empower your child’s literacy journey with these five actionable tips from Reading for Our Lives by Maya Payne Smart. Discover

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds . By Maya Smart | October 14 , 2024

Phonological Awareness: The Overlooked Skill Kids Need Before They Can Read

Parenting author Maya Payne Smart explains the overlooked phonological awareness skills kids need to become thriving

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | September 30 , 2024

Teach Kids to Read “OO” Words with this Adorably Spooky Spelling Game

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Mikee Mapalo | September 30 , 2024

How This Sweet Fall Activity Teaches Kids Vowels — with Free Printable

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