by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Mar 4, 2026 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Handwriting is more than just neat penmanship — it actually helps children learn to read and think more clearly. When children write letters by hand, their brains work harder than when they type. This helps them recognize letters, remember them, and connect letters to...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Feb 25, 2026 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Following a recipe is an excellent, practical, and engaging reading exercise at home that combines literacy development with essential life skills. It provides a real-world, non-fiction reading experience that requires close attention to detail, sequencing, and...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Feb 18, 2026 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Finding the right tools for your child’s development can be overwhelming, but Speech Blubs is a standout app designed to make speech therapy feel like a playdate. This voice-activated learning tool uses “video modeling”—letting your child watch and mimic...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Feb 11, 2026 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Turning downtime into a learning experience is less about adding new tasks and more about shifting your perspective on “free time” to foster connection, curiosity, and self-regulation. For the Parent: Modeling and Reflecting Downtime is a prime opportunity...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Feb 4, 2026 | EAL, ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2
An exciting way to support your child’s literacy journey: Teach Your Monster to Read. This award-winning game turns the “hard work” of learning phonics into a magical mission that kids actually look forward to. Playing games on the website is free, a great...
