Guides for ages 6–8

Grades 1–3. Our most useful guides for this age, grouped by topic.

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Guides for ages 6–8

Choosing classes & campsNew

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

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–14

Art, music & makingNew

My Child Wants to Be a YouTuber: Safe First Steps

How-to6 min readAges 8–13

Art, music & makingNew

Is Drama Good for Shy Kids?

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–12

Coding, AI & game designNew

Robotics or Coding: Which Should My Child Start With?

Decision guide6 min readAges 6–12

Test prep & study skillsNew

What Is an Executive Function Coach, and Does My Child Need One?

Decision guide6 min readAges 8–17

Art, music & makingNew

My Child Wants to Quit Piano: What to Try First

Decision guide6 min readAges 6–14

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

Test prep & study skillsNew

When Your Child Refuses a Tutor

Decision guide6 min readAges 7–15

Test prep & study skillsNew

CogAT Practice: Should You Prep Your Child?

Decision guide6 min readAges 5–10

Test prep & study skillsNew

Math Kangaroo: How to Prepare, With Past Papers

How-to6 min readAges 6–17

ADHD & learning differencesNew

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

Decision guide7 min readAges 5–12

Reading & writingNew

My Child Can Read but Can't Spell

Explainer6 min readAges 6–10

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

Coding, AI & game designNew

Is Coding Still Worth Learning in the Age of AI?

Decision guide6 min readAges 8–17

Compare programs & platformsNew

iD Tech Camp Alternatives: Online Tech Camps for Kids

Comparison7 min readAges 7–17

Compare programs & platformsNew

Simply Piano vs a Live Piano Teacher: What Kids Actually Learn

Comparison6 min readAges 6–12

Compare programs & platformsNew

ChessKid vs Live Chess Lessons: Which Helps Kids Improve?

Comparison6 min readAges 6–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

CodaKid Review and Alternatives

Comparison6 min readAges 8–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Codingal vs BrightChamps vs Group Coding Classes

Comparison6 min readAges 6–14

Compare programs & platformsNew

Tynker Minecraft Mods vs a Live Minecraft Coding Class

Comparison6 min readAges 7–12

Live classes

Small-group classes for ages 6–8.

1-Week Gifted Program Prep Bootcamp: Logic and Reasoning
SK

Sonia K.

1-Week Gifted Program Prep Bootcamp: Logic and Reasoning

A 1-week bootcamp of four 45-minute classes that builds the logic and reasoning skills used on gifted program screening tests. Learners team up on original patt…

Mixed Level

Level

7–10

Ages

45 min

Duration

4 / Week

Classes

1

Weeks

$19.00per class
See schedule
One-Time Class: Gifted and Talented Test Practice (CogAT-Style Puzzles)
TN

Tapati N.

One-Time Class: Gifted and Talented Test Practice (CogAT-Style Puzzles)

A one-time 45-minute class where young learners try fun original puzzles in the style of the CogAT and other gifted and talented tests. Children practice verbal…

Beginner

Level

6–9

Ages

45 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

1

Weeks

$20.00per class
See schedule
Weekly Gifted Test Prep Club: Puzzles and Reasoning (Ages 6–8)
Club
TN

Tapati N.

Weekly Gifted Test Prep Club: Puzzles and Reasoning (Ages 6–8)

A weekly puzzle club for ages 6 to 8 that builds the reasoning skills used on gifted and talented screening tests. Through a 4-week rotating cycle of picture pa…

Mixed Level

Level

6–8

Ages

40 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

Ongoing

Weeks

$15.00per class
See schedule
Weekly AI Story and Art Club (Ages 6–9)
Club
SR

Shreya R.

Weekly AI Story and Art Club (Ages 6–9)

A playful weekly club where children aged 6–9 invent characters and magical worlds, then watch a teacher-guided AI tool help bring them to life as pictures and…

Beginner

Level

6–9

Ages

30 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

Ongoing

Weeks

$15.00per class
See schedule

Questions parents ask

A consistent routine can help, but match duration and text to skill and avoid making reading a punishment.Read the guide: Help a Reluctant Reader

Short, frequent practice—often five to ten focused minutes—is usually more sustainable than long drills.Read the guide: Learn Multiplication Facts

Some can, but it is rarely necessary. Visual and unplugged tools often let younger children focus on ideas instead of punctuation and keyboard friction.Read the guide: Coding by Age

Start from the school-day wake time, count back the hours of sleep your child needs, then add 15 to 30 minutes to fall asleep. That is lights-out.Read the guide: How to Build a Healthy Sleep Routine for School-Age Kids

Many preschoolers can do simple ones like "smell the flower, blow out the candle." Counted exercises like box breathing usually click better around age 7 or 8.Read the guide: Calming Breathing Exercises for Kids