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Games, songs, books, routines, and practical tips for parents doing English with children at home.
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Number games in English with childrenChildren learn numbers in English most easily through games, counting, and everyday objects. Short number games to play at home, starting with counting to five and moving on to ten and then twenty.Read the postChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
My child won't speak English: tips for parentsChildren often don't want to speak English because they are still in a listening stage in the new language, or because they worry about mistakes. Practical ways to encourage speaking without pressure.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
A 15-minute English routine for children at homeChildren take to English through short, regular, playful practice more than through long lessons. A three-part, 15-minute routine parents can use at home.ReadChildren and parentsLevel A12 min read
How can I help with my child's English homework? A parent's guideThe best help is not doing the homework for your child but setting things up so they can do it themselves. Steps that work even if you don't speak English.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
English games for children by age (3–7)In the preschool and early school years, English is learned best through short, active, repetitive games. Games and session lengths that suit each age.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
Learning English with songs: a daily routine for childrenWith repeated patterns and rhythm, songs help children remember English words and sentences effortlessly. How to fit songs into different moments of the day.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
English instructions at home: everyday commands with childrenShort English commands for daily tasks help children learn language together with action. Instructions you can use in the morning, at mealtimes, and at playtime.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
The English alphabet and letter sounds with childrenWhen teaching children the English alphabet, it helps to show a letter's name and the sound it makes in words separately. A short, playful way to do it at home with a song, a letter hunt, and games.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
Reading English picture books with childrenWhen you read English picture books together, the aim is not to translate every word but to talk about the pictures and read the same book again. Tips on choosing books and short questions to ask while reading.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
First English words for children: colours, numbers, animals, and the bodyChildren's first English words should be things they can see and touch every day. Word lists and game ideas for colours, numbers 1–10, animals, and body parts.ReadChildren and parentsLevel A12 min read
School English: classroom objects and the school daySchool vocabulary is learned through the objects children use and the routines they live every day. Classroom objects, subjects, and sentences describing a school day.Read