Kateryna Ivanova — Author | Mommy & Me English

TPR method for kids 1-5 — learning English through movement and action, no desk, 2026 guide

Teaching Methods 16 min read

TPR Method: Teach English Through Movement (2026 Guide)

TPR (Total Physical Response) teaches language through physical reaction to words — the child hears "touch the ball" and touches it. 3 phases, 5 ready daily scripts, and why it beats cartoons, apps and flashcards for ages 1–5.

Kateryna Ivanova 22 May 2026

How to become Emirates cabin crew 2026 — full guide by a former flight attendant

Aviation Career 23 min read

How to Become Emirates Cabin Crew: Complete 2026 Guide

How to become Emirates cabin crew in 2026: the requirements Emirates actually publishes (21+, 160 cm and a 212 cm reach, a year of customer service), how the recruitment day works, reach-test technique, the group exercise, 12 interview questions, pay checked against Emirates' own figures, and the career ladder — from a former Emirates crew member.

Kateryna Ivanova 21 May 2026

A mother and her toddler look at an open picture book together while the child points at the page

Teaching Methods 13 min read

How to Read English Books to a Toddler: PEER (2026)

How to read English picture books to a 1–3-year-old who doesn't yet understand English. The PEER method (Prompt-Evaluate-Expand-Repeat) + CROWD prompts, 7 proven first books, and a 30-day plan — from a Trinity College London certified teacher.

Kateryna Ivanova 19 May 2026

A mother holds up a red ball for her toddler and names it while the child reaches and speaks

Teaching Methods 13 min read

First English Words for Toddlers: 100 by Age (2026)

Which first English words appear in toddlers aged 1–3 and how many to expect by age. A full 100-word list split into 5 age blocks (12m / 18m / 24m / 30m / 36m), the 5×7 learning rule, and the 5 most common parent mistakes.

Kateryna Ivanova 17 May 2026

Bilingual toddler playing and learning English with mom — Mommy & Me English

Child Development 14 min read

Does Bilingualism Delay Speech? 7 Myths Debunked (2026)

Does bilingualism delay speech? No — and the research is clear. We debunk 7 common myths, cite 2023–2025 studies (ASHA, Cornell, Frontiers in Psychology), and give scripts for replying to your pediatrician and your in-laws.

Kateryna Ivanova 15 May 2026

A toddler at the breakfast table looks up at their smiling mother across the table

Parent Tips 13 min read

Daily English Rituals at Home: 7 Habits for Children Ages 1–5

The best English learning for children aged 1–5 happens not in lessons but in daily rituals. Morning greetings, bath time, bedtime stories — 7 concrete scripts any mum can start using today.

Kateryna Ivanova 4 May 2026

English songs for children — 25 best by age

Teaching Methods 14 min read

English Songs for Kids: 25 Best Songs by Age (2026)

English songs are the fastest path to English-language acquisition for children aged 1–5. Rhythm and melody activate phonetic processing 3–4× more efficiently than rote vocabulary. The article contains 25 proven songs grouped by age, a 4-step method for introducing a new song, and a daily schedule covering morning, breakfast, play, bath, and bedtime.

Kateryna Ivanova 3 May 2026

A mother kneels on a rug holding up a soft toy and naming it for her one-year-old