✍️ Handwriting isn’t just about neatness — it’s about reading too If your child struggles with writing, there’s a good chance they’re also struggling to read. While most people separate these two skills, research — and classroom experience — tells us they are tightly connected. In fact, problems with handwriting …

🚨 Warning sign: Your child doesn’t know their letters yet? If your child still doesn’t know their letters by age 4 or 5, it’s time to take action — tonight. Knowing the alphabet is the foundation of reading, writing, and overall academic success. When kids fall behind in letter recognition, …

✋ Why hand strength matters long before your child starts writing Long before your child writes their first letter or number, they need one thing: strong hand muscles. Weak fine motor skills are one of the most common reasons children struggle with writing, drawing, colouring, and even using scissors. Yet …

Counting seems simple, but many young children struggle with basic number skills — and it’s more common than most parents and teachers realise. If your child is over the age of 4 and still counting with mistakes, skipping numbers, or unable to recognise digits 1–10, this article is your wake-up …

As parents and teachers, we often assume children will “catch up” or “figure it out eventually”. But the truth is, early learning habits shape long-term success. Many children struggle in school not because they’re incapable, but because they never developed the right habits early enough. If your child is between …