Teaching Vowels: How to Help Kids Learn Short and Long Vowel Sounds
Teaching vowels to kids—especially long and short vowel sounds—can be tough. Find out how to help.
Core Skills
The essentials for school and life, like reading, writing, math, and physical milestones like learning to tie shoes
Adjectives for Kids: 9 Lists and Why They Matter
Adjectives for Kids: 9 Lists and Why They Matter
Adjectives help kids understand and describe the world around them. Find out how and get lists of adjectives for kids.
How to Determine Your Child’s Reading Level and Choose the Best Books
How to Determine Your Child’s Reading Level and Choose the Best Books
Reading levels measure reading ability and help you choose the right books. Find out how to determine your child’s reading level with Begin!
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids
How to Make the Most of Simple Sentences for Kids
Simple sentences are a sign that kids are developing essential Core Skills. Find out how to encourage them!
Pre-K Math: The Most Important Math Concepts Kids Learn in Pre-K
Pre-K Math: The Most Important Math Concepts Kids Learn in Pre-K
There’s a lot to learn in pre-K math, and it’s all essential for early learners. Find out what to focus on and why.
Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents
Preschool Reading: The Quick Guide for Parents
When your child starts preschool, they’ll also start formal reading instruction. Find out what they’ll learn and how to help with Begin’s learning experts.
12 Simple, Fun Writing Games for Kids
12 Simple, Fun Writing Games for Kids
Writing games help kids learn an essential core academic skill. Get 12 fun, simple ones to try from the learning experts at Begin!
7 Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds
7 Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds
Play-based learning activities for 3-year-olds help them develop essential skills. Try 7 of the best!
7 Kindergarten Math Activities to Make Learning Fun
7 Kindergarten Math Activities to Make Learning Fun
Kindergarten math activities link learning to kids’ natural love of play. Get 7 fun math games from the early learning experts at Begin.
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents
The Stages of Spelling Development: A Guide for Parents
Kids move through five stages of spelling development as they learn. Find out what they are and how to help with the early learning experts at Begin.
Kindergarten Reading: The Complete Guide for Families
Kindergarten Reading: The Complete Guide for Families
In kindergarten, kids will master the alphabet, letter sounds, sight words, and even identify big themes in stories. See more kindergarten reading milestones.
Kindergarten Skills Checklist: What Kids Need for Readiness
Kindergarten Skills Checklist: What Kids Need for Readiness
Kindergarten readiness helps give your child their best start in school. Check out this kindergarten skills checklist from Begin’s experts.
5 Tips to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader
5 Tips to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader
Reluctant readers don’t have to stay that way. Help them fall in love with reading again with the early learning experts at Begin.