What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
 What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so […]
 The Inverse Power of Praise  According to a survey conducted by Columbia University, 85 percent of American parents think it’s important to tell their kids that they’re smart. But recent research conducted by psychologist Carol Dweck at Columbia University strongly suggests it might be the other way around. Giving kids the label of […]
 Physical Development refers to the growth of the body as well as its abilities. Growth in height and weight are the most obvious signs of physical development. As children develop physically, they gain new skills. Those skills that depend on the use and control of muscles are called motor skills. These skills fall into […]
 I won’t keep you in suspense: the secret is the “fun factor.” Put simply, kids will work tirelessly if the work is gratifying — that is, if it’s fun! That doesn’t mean all play and little work leads to academic success; far from it. What it does mean is that each child’s own perspective about […]
Children 3 to 5 Years Old What to Expect  Between their third and fourth birthdays, children  § Start to play with other children, instead of next to them; § Are more likely to take turns and share and begin to understand that other people have feelings and rights; § Are increasingly self-reliant and […]
Babies have so much to learn—and you can make it fun for you and your little one. Enjoy these enriching ways to encourage your baby’s development throughout your day. At birth, a baby’s five senses are working, and before you know it, your young child is off to explore using all of those senses. As […]
