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Guides to maths, English and colours

Practical, play-first guides for parents, teachers and curious learners, from the studio behind Slice, Wordsmith and Hue Rush.

Maths

Fractions, decimals, percentages and the ideas that connect them.

Maths

How to Teach Fractions to Kids: A Visual, Step-by-Step Guide

Teach fractions the visual way: start with halves you can touch, move to pictures, then symbols. Step-by-step activities and the most common mistakes.

5 min read Maths

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: How They Connect (with Conversion Chart)

Fractions, decimals and percentages are one number written three ways. How to convert between them, plus a chart that includes angles and clock time.

4 min read

English

Spelling rules, phonics and the word parts behind long words.

English

English Spelling Rules: 14 Patterns That Explain Most Words

English spelling is more regular than it looks. 14 spelling rules that explain most words, with examples, the main exceptions and tips for practising.

5 min read English

Greek and Latin Roots: 40 Word Parts That Unlock Thousands of English Words

The 40 most useful Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, with meanings and example words, and how to use them to read and spell long words.

3 min read

Colours

Teaching colours, shades and sharp eyes.

Colours

How to Teach Colours to Toddlers and Preschoolers: 12 Simple Activities

When do children learn colours, and why does it take a while? Plus 12 simple, playful activities to teach colour names, sorting, mixing and shades.

4 min read

For parents

Choosing apps and making screen time count.

For parents

How to Choose a Good Educational App: A Parent's Checklist

Not every educational app teaches. A parent's checklist: what real learning looks like, red flags to avoid, and how to check privacy on the App Store.

4 min read