Mommy & Me English · Trinity Certified

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 Ivanova.

Daily rituals Songs First words Reading aloud Bilingualism Method & science

34 articles

1–5 age range

9+ years teaching

10 мін per day

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Young mother and her preschooler building with wooden blocks together on a living room rug

Teaching Methods 15 min read

Is It Too Late to Start English at 3, 4 or 5? What the Research Actually Says

There is no single language window — there are three, and they close at very different times. What a late start really costs, and why late starts fail on method, not age.

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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 15 May 2026

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 4 May 2026

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 3 May 2026

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 3 May 2026