What Is Parallel Play, and How Does It Benefit Kids?
Parallel play is an important part of your child’s development. Learn about its benefits and how to encourage this type of play in your toddler.

Discover how your 4-year-old is learning to solve problems, build friendships, and express big ideas—and get expert advice to guide their growth.
Parallel play is an important part of your child’s development. Learn about its benefits and how to encourage this type of play in your toddler.
Reading activities are a great way to teach reading because they can reinforce and improve literacy skills. Here are some fun, hands-on ideas to try.
High-frequency words are words found most often in children’s books. Learning high-frequency words helps your child become a more fluent, confident reader.
Make the first day feel extra special with these keepsakes—a playful sign to hold for a photo, a celebratory certificate, and a simple reflection activity to wrap up the day.
Get ready for the school year with Back-to-School Bingo, a game that makes practicing routines and transitions fun!
Help your child start the school year strong with these Bite-Sized Affirmation Cards!
Children learn to write in stages starting from the time they’re one. Explore the stages of writing and how to help your child reach them.
Building resilience helps kids become more confident in themselves and better able to handle setbacks and stress. Learn ways to help your child develop it.
Independent reading is simply when a child reads on their own. Learn easy ways to support early reading habits at home.
This summertime yoga activity for kids builds body awareness, focus, and imagination—plus a printable to design your own pose!
Discover the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach: Collaboration, Communication, Content, Creativity & Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Confidence.
Kids learn the skills necessary for counting from six months old to five years old. Explore counting milestones and how to help your child reach them.