Literacy Skills

How Your Words Drive Your Baby’s Brain Development & Prepare Them to Read

Parents literally build babies’ & toddlers’ brains through interactive conversation. Parenting author & literacy expert Maya

Why, When, and How to Limit Your Baby’s or Preschooler’s Screen Time

How much is too much screen time for babies/preschoolers, when is it ok, & how do you set up optimal limits? Maya Payne Smart has

How to Do an Awesome Bill of Rights Activity for Preschoolers

You’re Hired: Parents Can—and Should—Teach Kids Reading Fundamentals

Parenting author and reading advocate Maya Payne Smart explains why parents need to teach their children reading basics—and

Here’s How to Fit Learning into Your Preschooler’s Summer Fun

Help Your Preschooler Make a Unique Father’s Day Card

Free Kids’ Cookbook: These Easy Recipes for Kids Help Teach Your Child to Read

Discover easy recipes for kids to make that also teach reading skills. All bundled in a free kids’ cookbook PDF available to

Why b and d Reversals Happen and 3 Ways to Help Kids Set Them Straight

Young kids often confuse lowercase b and d—for good reason. Get easy, high-impact tips to teach your child to read and write

6 Great Ways to Get Kids Outside & Build Reading Skills at the Same Time

Learn how to reinforce letter learning while getting kids out and active at the same

Help Your Kid Learn to Read with this Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt