Guides for parents
Teaching at home, one question at a time.
12 short guides for the questions parents ask most: where to start, how long, what to do when a child resists, and how to know they are ready for Class 1. Each takes a few minutes to read and links to the units that help.
- How to Start Home Learning Without Stress Start with one small activity your child can join in with, then build a flexible routine around ordinary family life. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- A 20-Minute Learning Routine for Busy Parents Use a short, adjustable mix of talking, hands-on play and a story, with no need to complete twenty minutes at once. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- My Child Knows ABC but Can't Read: Next Steps Move from naming letters to hearing their sounds, then practise joining a few familiar sounds into words. Ages 3–6 · 2 min read
- Teaching English at Home When English Is Not Your First Language Build useful English through familiar conversations while keeping the languages your family uses and enjoys. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- From Scribbles to Writing Sentences Begin with purposeful marks and comfortable hand movements, then add letters, words and sentences as your child is ready. Ages 2–6 · 2 min read
- Maths Through Everyday Play Use ordinary objects to connect counting words with quantities, comparisons and small adding stories. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- Screen Time: Turning Phone Time into Learning Time Give a short game session a clear purpose, stay involved and connect it to something your child can do away from the phone. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- Is My Child Ready for Class 1? Look at a range of everyday skills and the support your child needs, rather than using one reading or counting result as a pass mark. Ages 5–7 · 2 min read
- When Your Child Seems Behind Other Children Replace broad comparisons with specific observations, a smaller next step and a conversation with someone who can help if concerns continue. Ages 3–7 · 2 min read
- Teaching Two Children Together Share a topic and materials, then give each child a different-sized task with time for individual help. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- Making Children Love Learning Again Reduce pressure, listen to what is difficult and rebuild enjoyable shared activity through small choices and manageable steps. Ages 2–7 · 2 min read
- The Parent's Guide to Play-Based Learning Give play a simple learning opportunity while leaving your child room to choose, explore and change the idea. Ages 2–6 · 2 min read