Topic

Early Literacy

Letters, sounds, read-alouds and early writing.

Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Matching: A Step-by-Step Approach

Matching uppercase and lowercase letters is a key step toward reading. Here's the order to teach letters in, hands-on activities that work, and how to tell when a child is ready to move on.

5 min read Pre-K (4–5)

Phonological Awareness: The Pre-Reading Skill That Matters Most

Before children can sound out words, they need to hear the sounds inside words. Phonological awareness is built through rhymes, songs and listening games — no paper required.

4 min read All ages

Read-Aloud Strategies That Build Vocabulary and Comprehension

Reading aloud is one of the most powerful things adults can do for young children. These simple techniques turn story time into rich conversations that build vocabulary, comprehension and a love of books.

4 min read Preschool (3–4)

From Scribbles to Names: Supporting Early Writing

Early writing develops in stages, from scribbles to letter-like shapes to real words. Here's what each stage looks like and how to encourage young writers without pushing too hard.

4 min read