Back to school season brings up a lot of feelings, and not just for kids. If you are feeling anxious about drop off, you are not alone, and there is a lot you can do to make the transition smoother for both of you. Consider this your pep talk.

Explore 100+ words that start with A for preschool and kindergarten, plus fun activities and simple tips to build early literacy and letter recognition.

Discover 50+ rhyming words with you, plus fun games and simple activities to help your child build phonological awareness and early reading skills.

Creating a homeschool curriculum for kindergarten? Explore the foundational literacy skills, phonics, and sight words that help children learn to read.

Is your child's school teaching phonics or guessing strategies? Learn the difference between structured literacy and balanced literacy, plus 3 questions to ask.

Ready for some low-pressure, fun ways to avoid the summer slide? Here’s a roundup of my favorite first grade summer reading activities to get you started.

There’s so much room for low-pressure learning when school’s out, and it doesn’t have to feel like doing homework. Here are some of my favorite ways to weave meaningful reading practice for your kindergartener into your summer fun. 

Finding the right online summer reading program can make a huge difference for early readers. Here’s what to look for in a summer reading program, plus some of my favorite ways to keep reading fun this season.

Looking for an online reading tutor can get overwhelming fast, especially when your child is still little, and you’re not even sure what kind of support they need. Here’s what to know about choosing an online reading program for your early reader. 

Looking for simple sound mapping activities to help your early reader? These playful, research-backed activities will help your child map sounds to letters and build strong reading confidence.