by Dani Davidson | Mar 5, 2026 | How to Read, How to Write
Learning to read and learning to write are often treated as two separate skills. In reality, they develop together and strengthen each other. When children begin writing—even with simple letters, invented spellings, or short words—they are actively building the same...
by Dani Davidson | Mar 4, 2026 | How to Read, How to Spell
Many parents of young children want to help them learn to read but worry about making learning feel like school too early. The good news? Play is one of the most powerful ways children build early literacy skills. For children aged 4–6, playful activities...
by Dani Davidson | Mar 3, 2026 | How to Read
When children first start learning to read, CVC words like cat, dog, and sun feel manageable. Each sound is clear, and blending three sounds together is a big but achievable step. Then along come CVCC words like milk, hand,...
by Dani Davidson | Mar 2, 2026 | How to Read
If your child has started learning phonics, you may have come across the term CCVC words. These words are an important step in early reading because they introduce consonant blends at the beginning of words, which can be tricky for beginner readers....
by Dani Davidson | Mar 1, 2026 | How to Read
(Fun, simple phonics practice for busy parents) Helping a child learn to read doesn’t require worksheets, flashcards, or a printer. In fact, some of the most effective early reading practice happens through quick games you can play anywhere — at the table, in the car,...
by Dani Davidson | Feb 27, 2026 | How to Read
Short vowel sounds are one of the first phonics skills children learn when they start reading. These sounds appear in many of the simple words children encounter in early reading, such as cat, bed, sit, top, and cup. Because short vowels appear in so many...
