Guides for ages 3–5

Preschool & Kindergarten. Our most useful guides for this age, grouped by topic.

30guides for this age

Guides for ages 3–5

Choosing classes & campsNew

Course, Club, Camp or One-Time Class: Which Fits Your Child?

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–14

Art, music & makingNew

Is Drama Good for Shy Kids?

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–12

Art, music & makingNew

Is 5 Too Young for Piano Lessons?

Decision guide6 min readAges 4–6

Art, music & makingNew

Online vs In-Person Piano Lessons for Kids

Comparison6 min readAges 5–12

Wellbeing & friendshipsNew

Helping an Anxious Child: Signs and Coping Skills

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–12

Life skills & languagesNew

Raising a Bilingual Child When You Only Speak English

How-to6 min readAges 3–10

Reading & writingNew

Do Online Classes Work for Children Under 6?

Decision guide6 min readAges 3–5

Test prep & study skillsNew

CogAT Practice: Should You Prep Your Child?

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–10

ADHD & learning differencesNew

What Is Orton-Gillingham, and Does Online Tutoring Work?

Decision guide7 min readAges 5–12

HomeschoolingNew

Pulling Your Child Out of School Mid-Year: The First 30 Days

How-to6 min readAges 5–14

HomeschoolingNew

Homeschool or Online School: How to Decide

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–17

Compare programs & platformsNew

Khan Academy Kids vs Live Preschool Classes

Comparison6 min readAges 3–5

Compare programs & platformsNew

Time4Learning vs Live Online Homeschool Classes

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Sylvan vs Huntington vs Online 1-on-1 Tutoring

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Websites Like IXL: Practice Apps vs Live Teaching

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Kumon Alternatives for Kids Who Hate Worksheets

Comparison6 min readAges 5–12

Compare programs & platformsNew

How Much Does Kumon Cost, and What Are the Alternatives?

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Kumon vs Mathnasium vs Live Online Math Classes

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Outschool Reviews: What Parents Like and What to Check

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Best Outschool Alternatives for Live Online Kids' Classes

Comparison6 min readAges 5–14

Art, music & makingNew

How to Help Your Child Practice an Instrument at Home

How-to5 min readAges 5–14

Art, music & makingNew

How to Choose Your Child's First Musical Instrument

Decision guide5 min readAges 5–14

Reading & writingNew

How to Teach Phonics at Home: A Simple Daily Routine

How-to5 min readAges 4–9

Reading & writingNew

How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers

How-to5 min readAges 3–5

Live classes

Small-group classes for ages 3–5.

Preschool Story Theater Workshop (Ages 3–5)
DI

Deepa I.

Preschool Story Theater Workshop (Ages 3–5)

A two-week story theater workshop where children aged 3–5 act out classic tales with silly voices, big movements and simple props. Gentle 25-minute classes help…

Beginner

Level

3–5

Ages

25 min

Duration

2 / Week

Classes

2

Weeks

$15.00per class
See schedule
Little Builders Workshop: Blocks and Bridges (Ages 3–5)
KM

Kokila M.

Little Builders Workshop: Blocks and Bridges (Ages 3–5)

A two-week hands-on building workshop where children aged 3–5 stack towers, test shapes and build bridges strong enough to carry a toy car. Short 25-minute clas…

Beginner

Level

3–5

Ages

25 min

Duration

2 / Week

Classes

2

Weeks

$15.00per class
See schedule
Preschool Music and Movement Workshop (Ages 3–5)
LR

Lalbiakdiki R.

Preschool Music and Movement Workshop (Ages 3–5)

A two-week music and movement workshop where children aged 3–5 clap, stomp, sing and dance their way through rhythm, counting songs and freeze games. Short, joy…

Beginner

Level

3–5

Ages

25 min

Duration

2 / Week

Classes

2

Weeks

$15.00per class
See schedule
1-on-1 Junior Engineer: Build and Tinker (Ages 4–6)
MS

Ms. S.

1-on-1 Junior Engineer: Build and Tinker (Ages 4–6)

Four playful private sessions where little engineers build towers, bridges, ramps and boats from everyday materials. Short, hands-on challenges grow problem sol…

Beginner

Level

4–6

Ages

30 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

4

Weeks

$20.00per class
See schedule

Questions parents ask

About 20 to 30 minutes works well for most preschoolers. Longer classes should include plenty of movement and breaks.Read the guide: Do Online Classes Work for Children Under 6?

For children under 6, staying nearby is a good idea, especially for the first few classes. You can step back as your child gets comfortable with the routine.Read the guide: Do Online Classes Work for Children Under 6?

No. Mixing up b and d is normal at this age. Keep practicing gently and praise effort rather than correcting every slip.Read the guide: How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers

Short bursts of five to ten minutes work well for preschoolers. Several small moments across the day beat one long session.Read the guide: How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers

Anxiety can appear at any age. Some fears are typical at certain ages, like separation worries in young children. It's a concern when fears last past the expected age or get in the way of daily life.Read the guide: Helping an Anxious Child: Signs and Coping Skills