Your child grows by leaps and bounds this year — among many others, large-motor skills are developing quickly.  Remember: Every child develops at her own pace. These guidelines are general. There is a broad range of what is considered “normal.” It’s not unusual for a child to be advanced in one area, lag […]
Over two decades after Howard Gardner identified multiple intelligences in his ground-breaking book Frames of Mind (1983), educators around the world are using the theory of multiple intelligences in their classrooms. In some ways, parents and teachers have always intuitively known that children learn in different ways and that an activity that grabs one child may […]
 How your child’s early experiences shape his learning success  Many studies over the past decade have shown that the early years, from birth to age 5, form an indelible blueprint for your child’s long-term learning success. Early behaviors and skills associated with successful reading development used to be described as readiness skills, but […]
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 […]
Time-tested classroom strategies will help your child develop early reading skills. Â The ability to read and write, to understand the subtleties of language, to think and reason clearly, and to communicate effectively with others is key to success in school and in life. Researchers have identified a window of time from birth to around […]
You can support your toddler’s writing development by having materials available. Keeping materials for writing and drawing handy will encourage your toddler to draw and “write.” Children take pride in their work and like to have their attempts acknowledged by parents or caregivers   Drawing is a complex task, but it helps toddlers become […]
