Free resources for parents & grandparents
Bilingual learning guides for real family life.
Practical answers for parents and grandparents helping children grow with English and Russian: two alphabets, first words, heritage language, familiar letter shapes, and shared reading without pressure.
Russian alphabet for English-speaking kids
Introduce Cyrillic through meaningful words, familiar shapes, pictures, and short playful practice.
→02 · Alphabet routineHow to use an English–Russian alphabet book at home
A five-step shared-reading routine that works in five to ten calm minutes.
→03 · Matching first lettersRussian and English words starting with the same letter
Explore ten real picture-word pairs and compare their opening letters and sounds across two alphabets.
→04 · Word bridgesRussian–English words that sound alike for kids
Use familiar international words, real pictures, and playful repetition to connect two languages.
→05 · Two alphabets togetherCan a child learn Russian and English alphabets at the same time?
Build a clear, low-pressure routine for introducing Cyrillic and Latin letters during the same stage.
→06 · Letter shapesCyrillic and Latin look-alike letters for kids
See which letters are helpful visual friends and which familiar shapes make a different sound.
→07 · Two alphabetsWhich alphabet should a bilingual child learn first?
Choose a calm starting point based on family life, language exposure, and the child’s interest.
→08 · First vocabularyFirst English and Russian words for bilingual children
Build useful vocabulary through familiar objects, pictures, repetition, and everyday life.
→09 · Heritage languageRaising a Russian–English bilingual child abroad
Give Russian a living role through family routines, grandparents, play, and shared books.
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From A to Z
One clear picture. Two useful words.
From A to Z uses matching English and Russian words as a joyful visual bridge for children ages 1–6.