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English for children — from a mother, not a tutor

Practical guides for moms teaching English at home to children 1–5: daily rituals, songs, stories, play and the science behind it all. By Trinity College London-certified Kateryna Svirska.

Daily rituals Songs First words Reading aloud Bilingualism Method & science
25 articles
1–5 age range
9+ years teaching
10 мін per day
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Feelings in English for kids — 10 words, the mirror ritual and the name-it-to-tame-it principle, 2026 guide
Teaching Methods 11 min read

Feelings in English for Kids: Name It to Tame It (2026)

A child who can say "I'm angry!" doesn't just know a word — she is halfway to calming down. Ten feeling words, the mirror ritual, the first self-frame "I'm…" and the classic learner trap: bored or boring?

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Mother and toddler learning first English words through daily home rituals — Mommy & Me English
Teaching Methods 12 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 Kateryna Ivanova
Bilingual toddler playing and learning English with mom — Mommy & Me English
Child Development 13 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 Kateryna Ivanova
7 daily English rituals for children ages 1–5 — Mommy & Me English
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 Kateryna Ivanova
English songs for children — 25 best by age
Teaching Methods 13 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 Kateryna Ivanova
English from age 1 without a tutor — Mommy & Me English
Teaching Methods 13 min read

How to teach English to a 1-year-old: a step-by-step plan without a tutor

Teaching a 1-year-old English from scratch without a tutor is achievable. It is done through 10–15 minutes of daily language interaction embedded into ordinary moments: morning ritual, mealtime, play, bath, bedtime. The article includes a 7-day plan for the beginner mother and a table of expected first-word timelines.

Kateryna Ivanova Kateryna Ivanova