Why Low-Stakes Practice Works
High-anxiety learning (like timed flashcard drills) activates the brain's stress response, which actually impairs memory formation. Coloring while reading keeps children in the "learning zone"—engaged but relaxed—where memory consolidation happens most effectively.
Ages 4-7. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, or as a calm-down activity. Each page = 10-15 sight word repetitions without feeling like "work."