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Practical ideas to help your children learn to read at home, without pressure.

How to teach a 5-year-old to read at home: a step-by-step guide

Simple steps to help your 5-year-old start reading at home: sounds, phonics, first words and stories, without pressure.

6 min read

Reading aloud with your child: why it works and how to do it well

Reading aloud boosts children's vocabulary and love of books. Practical ideas to make that time together the best part of the day.

5 min read

Phonics or whole language? How to choose a way to learn to read

The difference between phonics, sight words and whole language for learning to read in English, what the evidence says and how to combine them at home.

6 min read

Bedtime stories: how to build a reading routine that works

How to create a bedtime story routine that helps children wind down and enjoy reading, with practical ideas for each age.

5 min read

My child doesn't want to read: 9 ideas that work without a fight

If your child doesn't like reading, these 9 practical ideas can help spark their interest without punishments or pressure.

6 min read

Learning Spanish with stories: a guide for families

How to use stories so children pick up Spanish at home even if you don't speak it well: tips by age and mistakes to avoid.

5 min read

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