Reading is "a powerful predictor of long-term success," says literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart. Here are five steps parents can take to raise an avid reader.

5. Make your own Numberblocks Use any sort of blocks you have to make a starter play set - stick your own faces on them and see if your child can line them up in order. Getting hands-­on with ...

Twenty six letters who discover that when ... The game is a brilliant way for your child to improve their phonics and reading as they play. The Alphablocks 'Fun Run' game is available to download ...