Writing

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)

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

Create a Lunar New Year Fortune-Teller in this Fun Literacy Craft

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this Brain-Building Story Time Activity for Young Kids

How to Do an Awesome Bill of Rights Activity for Preschoolers

Help Your Preschooler Make a Unique Father’s Day Card

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

How to Help a Preschooler Give Mom an Unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch

Make a Cute DIY Mother’s Day Gift in this Sweet Story Time Activity

Happy Book Birthday to Me! My Parenting Book for Raising Readers Turns 1

Author Maya Smart reflects after year one of her parenting book for raising readers, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action