For parents & teachers

The Tiki blog

English, books and things to try together. Ideas for learning at home and in the classroom, from Sri Lanka.

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English at home

English for kids in Sri Lanka: where to start

What Sri Lanka’s literacy figures tell us, and how to make English part of an ordinary family day.

English at home4 min read

What Sri Lanka’s literacy figures tell us, and how to make English part of an ordinary family day.

Play & activities3 min read

A picture, a pretend journey and a few familiar objects. An easy routine you can adapt to your child.

Reading & stories3 min read

Choose one song or story, join in together, then take an idea from it into play.

Reading & stories3 min read

You do not have to name everything on the page. Start with the picture that catches your child’s eye.

Find Tiki’s books, songs and stories, then bring a few new words into your day.