At-Home Practices

✨ Elkonin Boxes Made Simple Elkonin boxes are a powerful early literacy tool that help children break words into individual sounds. Each sound gets its own box, giving kids a clear visual for segmenting and blending. Just draw a few boxes, say a word slowly, and let your child push a token into each box as they say the sounds. It’s an easy, hands-on way to build phonemic awareness—right at home!

✨ Blending Made Fun! Blending doesn’t have to be boring—these playful, hands-on activities help your child connect sounds smoothly and confidently. From hopscotch to Pop-Its, magnets to slinkies, each game turns reading practice into meaningful play. Try a few at home and watch your child’s blending skills grow with joy!

What Reading Skills Look Like at Every Age From recognizing letters to confidently reading chapter books, children develop reading skills in predictable stages. This guide breaks down what literacy growth typically looks like from ages 3–10—so you’ll know what to expect, how to support your reader, and when to seek extra help. Whether your child is just beginning to explore books or moving into fluent reading, these milestones will help you understand their journey and how t