When Do Kids Learn to Read? Explore Reading Milestones by Age
When do kids learn to read? It doesn't happen all at once. Check out all the milestones with our experts.
When Do Kids Learn to Read? Explore Reading Milestones by Age
Language & Literacy
Sight Words for 2nd Grade: A List & Guide for Parents
Sight Words for 2nd Grade: A List & Guide for Parents
Get a list of 2nd grade sight words you can practice with your child and tips for making the learning process more fun and engaging.
Sight Words for 1st Grade: A List & Guide for Parents
Sight Words for 1st Grade: A List & Guide for Parents
Sight words for 1st graders, such as “of,” “give,” “could,” “him,” “her,” “were,” and “when,” help your child become a proficient reader with a love for learning.
21 Fun and Educational Road Trip Games for Kids
21 Fun and Educational Road Trip Games for Kids
Fun car games for kids such as Story Starter, The Name Game, and 20 Questions keep everyone entertained until you get where you’re going.
Spelling Word Lists for 1st Through 3rd Grade
Spelling Word Lists for 1st Through 3rd Grade
Learning spelling words isn’t always easy, but spelling word lists can help! With a grade-appropriate list, your child can practice spelling high-frequency words like numbers, common nouns, and verbs, as well as words with prefixes and suffixes. In this article,...
3rd Grade Reading: Overview, Skills, and Learning Activities
3rd Grade Reading: Overview, Skills, and Learning Activities
As your child starts 3rd grade reading, they’ll be introduced to more complex texts and skills. Learn how you can support their reading at home.
40 Reading Quotes for Kids to Encourage a Love of Learning
40 Reading Quotes for Kids to Encourage a Love of Learning
Inspire a love of learning with 40 fun reading quotes for kids! Plus, discover how Begin tools like the HOMER app make building reading skills a blast.
At Begin, we know that reading is a superpower skill. It’s the foundation for your child’s learning journey, from analyzing math word problems to understanding how a friend feels. We also know that for some kids, picking up a book can feel like a chore.
2nd Grade Reading: Overview, Skills, and Learning Activities
2nd Grade Reading: Overview, Skills, and Learning Activities
In 2nd grade reading, your child will learn more about phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Discover tips to enhance their learning.
45 Rhyming Words for Kindergartners: Lists and Activities
45 Rhyming Words for Kindergartners: Lists and Activities
Boost early literacy, phonological awareness, and decoding with rhyming words for kindergartners, as well as engaging activities to make learning a blast.
Color & Trace the Alphabet (Ages 3–6)
Color & Trace the Alphabet (Ages 3–6)
Color and trace alphabet pages for kids ages 3–6! Build early literacy, fine motor skills, and sound recognition with fun A–Z practice.
Words That Start with the Letter D for Kids: Lists by Grade
Words That Start with the Letter D for Kids: Lists by Grade
Strengthen your child's vocabulary by helping them learn words that begin with the letter D. Enhance this learning with fun facts and activities for kids.
15 Tips to Teach a Child to Read: Fun and Easy Methods
15 Tips to Teach a Child to Read: Fun and Easy Methods
Kids with strong reading skills do better in school and better in life. Here are 15 tips for teaching your child to read in ways that are fun and easy.