It is important for children who will be entering kindergarten to have some understanding of prepositions. So I use this learning technique before story time that they really love. Parents often comment that the children do it at home too! Understanding spatial relationships Learning prepositions Reinforcing concepts about print  At circle time when you […]
Make a book that shows off your child’s favorite physical feats. photos of your child oak tag paper hole punch small binder rings glue sticks markers or crayons stickers or small rubber stamps Tell your child you will be making a book about his physical skills. What does he know how (and love) to do: […]
Favorite words about being on the go make up the art and design of this homemade book. magazines construction paper glue markers, crayons, pencils or paints Invite your child to find a variety of pictures in magazines that show people or animals moving, and cut them out. Create a list of words that describe the […]
A trusting relationship and plenty of playtime lay the foundation for successful readers. Â All parents want their children to be successful in school and throughout life. While literacy, which begins with oral-language skills, is the foundation of that success, it’s equally important to remember that both language and literacy development grow out of the […]
 How to tell if your child is developing on schedule or if there might be a problem.  There is a wide range of speech and language development that is considered normal. Early or later speech within that range is not linked to intelligence or reading ability. However, you should expect to see the […]
 Around the time your toddler reaches 18 months of age, you’re in for a treat he’ll begin learning words at an astonishing rate.  Development rates vary, of course, but generally a language explosion occurs around 18 months. At that time, most children start adding new words at an incredible rate, giving them a […]
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