Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Print Awareness, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | January 19 , 2026

7 Seriously Low-Lift Ways to Sneak Literacy into Family Life

Reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary–it all takes practice. But sometimes practice can come in fun (and even downright funny)

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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, Spelling, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Penny Leigh Sebring | November 06 , 2024

This Cute Holiday Lights Craft Teaches Kids to Read Tricky Words

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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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Maya's Favorites, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | September 02 , 2024

The Planet Word Museum in D.C. Is The Place to Spur Language and Literacy Love with Kids

Parenting author Maya Payne Smart shares a peek at the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C. and how it can inspire readers and

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Writing, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | May 17 , 2024

Help Your Preschooler Make a Unique Father’s Day Card

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Maya's Favorites, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Print Awareness, Read-With-Me Recipes . By Laila Weir | May 13 , 2024

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

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Literacy Skills, Spelling, Vocabulary, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | March 21 , 2024

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

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