Amy Gill is a Contributing Editor at SplashLearn. As a former teacher, she likes to write about education reforms, edtech and how to make learning more fun for children.
Hands-on phonics activities are essential for helping kids learn to read by focusing on the sounds that letters and letter groups make. These activities build a strong foundation by teaching skills like letter-sound relationships,...
Books are a uniquely portable magic," Stephen King once said, capturing the wonder of reading. Quotes about reading, books, and writing remind us of the endless adventures and creativity they bring into a child's...
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and learning new words makes it even better! In this blog, you'll find a Halloween words list filled with Halloween-themed words that are perfect for kids. Whether...
Are you concerned that your preschooler isn’t ready to start writing? Do you wonder how to build pre-writing skills, help them hold a pencil, form letters, and build the necessary coordination? Fortunately, there are...
Do you know how children begin to read words they’ve never seen before? It starts with decoding—breaking down words into sounds and blending them together. Decoding is the key to reading success, helping children...
Phoneme segmentation activities for kids are a fantastic way to help young learners break down words into individual sounds. This skill is essential for early reading and spelling success. By using fun and interactive...
Art activities for preschoolers are more than just a bit of fun—they’re little building blocks for growing minds. Did you know that when kids paint, draw, or play with colors, it helps their brains...
Syllables can be tricky for kids because they don’t always match how we speak words naturally. For example, in words like “chocolate,” we often say it quickly as “choc-late,” skipping a syllable. This makes...