Simple, parent-guided reading, writing, and math practice by grade. Choose a starting point, work together, and keep the focus on understanding.
Original Tini’s Classroom activities. Grade labels are starting points; choose an earlier or later grade to match your child’s needs. These activities are practice, not assessments or a full curriculum. No account required.
A shared moment. A stronger foundation.
Kindergarten / Family practice
Notice sounds & quantities
Reading · 10 minutes
Read. Talk. Connect.
Read a picture book together. Choose three familiar words, say each slowly, and clap its syllables. Ask: Who is in the story? What happens first?
Use a book or text you already have. An adult can read aloud or take turns.
Writing · 10 minutes
Make your thinking visible.
Draw a picture of something you like. Say a sentence about it. With an adult, label one part using the sounds you hear.
Talk through the idea first. Drawing, dictating to an adult, or using sentence starters can help.
Math · 10 minutes
Solve it. Explain it.
Count 8 small objects, touching each once. Split them into two groups. How many are in each group? Try another split.
Parent guide: possible solution
Possible splits of 8: 1 and 7, 2 and 6, 3 and 5, or 4 and 4. Count the whole group again to check.
A conversation starter
Reflect together.
Ask: What did you try? What helped? What would you do differently next time?
If frustration rises, pause or simplify the task. The goal is useful practice and connection.
For the grown-ups
Keep practice playful and brief. Read aloud even when your child is beginning to read independently.
Read an article. Identify the author’s claim and one piece of evidence. Explain whether that evidence supports the claim and what additional information would help.
Use a book or text you already have. An adult can read aloud or take turns.
Writing · 10 minutes
Make your thinking visible.
Write a claim about a school or community issue. Add a reason, an example, and a response to a different perspective.
Talk through the idea first. Drawing, dictating to an adult, or using sentence starters can help.
Math · 10 minutes
Solve it. Explain it.
A $48 item is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price before tax? Explain two ways to solve it.
Parent guide: possible solution
25% of $48 is $12; $48 − $12 = $36. Alternatively, 0.75 × $48 = $36.
A conversation starter
Reflect together.
Ask: What did you try? What helped? What would you do differently next time?
If frustration rises, pause or simplify the task. The goal is useful practice and connection.
For the grown-ups
Encourage your child to bring one specific question to a teacher rather than saying only “I do not understand.”
Make space for their questions.Build a routine that feels like your family.
Make it a manageable routine.
Choose one activity at a time. Use a library book, everyday materials, and a short conversation. Invite your child to explain in the language they feel most comfortable using.
