The Learning Blog
Practical, plain-English guides for parents, tutors and teachers: how much practice is enough, how to teach a tricky skill, and how school levels compare around the world. Every article is written by our editorial team and links to free worksheets and workbooks you can print today.
Teaching TipsLearning during school holidaysPractical, low-pressure ideas to keep children reading, thinking and practising basic skills during long school holidays, in any country or climate.2026-10-04 · 3 min readMathFractions made simpleHow to explain fractions with pizza, paper and number lines, from halves and quarters to equivalent fractions, with common mistakes and free practice.2026-10-03 · 3 min readMathPlace value explainedA clear explanation of place value, tens and ones, and regrouping for parents, with simple examples and activities that show children why our number system works.2026-10-02 · 3 min readLearning at HomeKindergarten readiness checklistA friendly, realistic checklist of the skills children need before starting kindergarten or reception, with play-based activities and free printables for each area.2026-10-01 · 3 min readReading & WritingSpelling practice that sticksWhy copying a word ten times does not work, and a five-day spelling routine using look-say-cover-write, games and patterns that helps children remember words.2026-09-30 · 3 min readReading & WritingIs cursive still worth teaching?A balanced look at cursive handwriting in the keyboard age: the benefits, the arguments against, and a simple plan for teaching it if you decide to.2026-09-28 · 3 min readReading & WritingDaily reading habitTwelve realistic ways to help children aged 5 to 11 read every day, from bedtime stories to comprehension questions, without turning reading into a chore.2026-09-25 · 3 min readReading & WritingPhonics and sight wordsPhonics or sight words? Both. Learn how sounding out and instant word recognition support each other, and how to practise each at home.2026-09-23 · 3 min readMathWhen a child hates mathWhy children come to dislike math, how to rebuild confidence with small wins, and practical things parents and teachers can say and do at home.2026-09-21 · 3 min readMathTeaching multiplication tablesA step-by-step plan for learning times tables 2 to 12: the best order, the patterns that make them easy, games, and how much to practise each day.2026-09-18 · 3 min readLearning at HomeHow much practice is enough?A calm, practical guide to how much homework and extra practice children aged 5 to 11 need, with sample weekly routines and signs you are doing too much.2026-09-16 · 4 min readAround the WorldGrade levels around the worldCompare US grades with England year groups, Australian years and Indian classes, so you can pick the right worksheet level for any child, anywhere.2026-09-14 · 4 min read
