A Guide for Parents
Tips and advice to help your child get the most from Thea and Faye’s Amazing Adventure at home.
Why Educational Games Help
Children learn more when they are active. Games make children think and choose. That is more powerful than reading a textbook or watching a video.
Thea and Faye’s Amazing Adventure puts learning inside the gameplay. Children get points for right answers. They try again when they get something wrong. They do not even notice they are practising.
As a parent, you do not need to teach the games. Just make time for them. The tips below will help you get the most from the site.
Getting Started
Pick the Right Age Group
Start with the age group that matches your child's school year. If the games feel too easy, try the next level up. If they are too hard, go down a level. It is fine to go slower — confidence matters.
Start on Easy Mode
Always start a new game on Easy. This helps your child learn how the game works. Once they earn three stars on Easy, move to Medium. Then try Hard.
Keep Sessions Short
Ten to fifteen minutes a day is enough. Short daily practice beats a long session once a week. Children remember more from frequent, brief practice.
Praise Effort, Not Just Scores
Cheer for trying, not just winning. A child who went from one star to two stars has made real progress. Say "well done for trying" as much as "well done for getting it right."
Making Practice Time Count
Talk about the games. Ask your child what they were doing. Ask what felt tricky. Ask what they found easy. Talking about learning helps them remember more.
Mix subjects. Switch between maths and English. If your child has been doing addition, try a spelling game next. Variety keeps things fresh.
Link games to real life. When your child practises adding, point out maths in daily life. Count items at the shops. Add up the bill. Look for spelling words in books and signs. Real connections make learning stick.
Spot the gaps. If your child keeps getting the same type of question wrong, that skill needs more practice. You can mention this to their teacher as well.
Do not force it. If your child is tired or upset, take a break. Forced practice causes stress. Wait for a better moment. Learning works best when children feel calm and ready.
Screen Time Tips
Educational screen time is different from entertainment screen time. Playing a learning game builds skills. Watching videos passively does not. Still, balance is important at every age.
Ages 5 to 7: Sit with your child for the first few sessions. Keep it to 10 minutes at a time. Talk about what they see on screen.
Ages 7 to 9: Children can play on their own. Check in every now and then. 15 minutes a day is a great habit at this age.
Ages 9 to 11: Let children choose which games to play. They know which skills need work. 15 to 20 minutes a day works well.
Ages 11 to 13: Older children often enjoy the timed challenges. 20 minutes a day of focused practice makes a real difference before exams.
Connecting Games to School
Our games match what children learn at school. This makes them great for homework support and exam prep.
- →When your child's class is learning times tables, use the multiplication games every day.
- →Before a spelling test, use the spelling games to practise the word list.
- →When fractions come up in class, the fractions game makes a great evening activity.
- →Ask your child's teacher what topics they are covering. Match the games to those topics.
When Your Child Struggles
It is normal for children to struggle with some topics. Here is what to do when that happens.
Go back a level. If Hard is too hard, try Medium. If Medium is too hard, try Easy. There is no shame in this. Strong foundations lead to faster progress later.
Try a different game. Some children learn better through a different style. Try a related game on a different topic. Then come back to the hard one later.
Take a break. A tired or hungry child cannot learn well. Come back to the difficult game another day. Sometimes a break is all that is needed.
Talk to the teacher. If your child keeps struggling with the same topic, mention it to their class teacher. The school and home can work together on the problem.
Safety and Privacy
Thea and Faye’s Amazing Adventure is built to be safe for children. Here is what that means in practice:
- No accounts or sign-up required.
- No personal information is collected from children.
- No chat, messages, or social features.
- Game progress is saved on the device only — not on our servers.
- Ads are filtered to be appropriate for families.
Read our Privacy Policy and Safety Policy for full details.
Quick Tips by Age
Ages 5–7 (Kindergarten – Grade 1)
Sit with them for the first few sessions. Use the K-1 age group. Try counting, addition, sight words, and rhyming games. Keep sessions to 5–10 minutes. Ask them to say the words and numbers out loud.
Ages 7–9 (Grades 2–3)
Children can play on their own now. Try the Grades 2–3 age group. Focus on times tables, subtraction, and spelling. Challenge them to earn three stars on Medium mode.
Ages 9–11 (Grades 4–5)
Let them choose their own games. Fractions, decimals, grammar, and vocabulary are the key areas. Ask them to explain wrong answers. Talking through mistakes is a powerful way to learn.
Ages 11–13 (Grades 6–7)
Older children may prefer the timed challenges. Algebra, order of operations, and advanced vocabulary games help prepare for secondary school. Make it a daily habit before big tests.
Common Parent Questions
Can my child use this without me watching?
Yes. The site is safe for independent use. There is no way to chat or contact other users. For children under 7, we suggest joining them for the first few sessions.
How do I know if my child is learning?
Look at the stars they earn. Three stars on Hard mode means real skill. If scores improve over time, learning is happening. You can also ask their teacher if they notice any difference.
What if my child only wants to play one game?
That is fine for a while. Once they master it, gently suggest trying a new one. You can say "you are so good at addition — want to try subtraction?" This often works well.