Kids Learning

Learning through play, reading, maths and STEM

Reading, writing, early maths, science, STEM activities, language and problem-solving ideas that turn everyday moments into learning.

$Two children counting colourful beads on a chart at a kitchen table$

Published articles

$Two young children counting colourful beads on a chart at a kitchen table$

Play is not a break from learning; for young children it is the mechanism of it. Here is how to support it without taking it over.

10 min read · Ages 2-8 years

$Children arranging coloured beads into rows on a paper grid$

Number sense is built by handling quantities, not by filling in boxes. Ten activities using what is already in your kitchen.

9 min read · Ages 3-7 years

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How to Help a Child Learn to Read at Home
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STEM Activities for Kids Using Household Items
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Simple Science Experiments for Kids (and the Why)
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How to Build a Reading Habit With a Reluctant Reader
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Problem-Solving Activities for School-Age Children
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Learning a Second Language as a Family
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Educational Activities for Kids Aged 3-5
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Handwriting Practice That Does Not Feel Like Homework
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How Kids Learn Best: Attention, Repetition and Play
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