Implementing Early Language Strategies to Build Emergent Literacy Skills
Families
Let’s talk reading. ...
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Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child
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Lizards, turtles, bullfrogs, ferrets, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, newts, salamanders, rabbits, and snakes…OH MY! These are some of the pets...
Let’s Talk Family
Families
Families come in many varieties. No matter what your family looks like, how big it is, or who’s in it, it’s probably played a big part in your life – and...
Using Open-Ended Questions to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation
Families
“Why don’t I have a tail?” “Why do zebras have stripes?” “Why do birds poop on cars?” Kids are full of questions – some we wish someone else...
Science of Early Brain Development
Families
POP QUIZ! ...
Language Nutrition: Keeping Your Child’s Brain Healthy and Strong
Families
We all know proper nutrition and regular exercise are very important for our children’s bodies to grow (and stay) strong and healthy. But did you know...
Benefits of a Visual Daily Schedule for Children
Families
“The days are long, but the years are short.” ...
Talk, Read, & Play 101
Families
As we settle into this “new normal,” many of us are trying to find the answer to the same question. What should at-home learning look like for my family?...
Let’s Play: Words & Sounds
Families
“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great… FALL!” ...
Thriving in the “New Normal” Through Predictability and Routine
Families
In these unprecedented recent events, most families have had their daily schedules and routines turned upside down. And because no one is really sure how long...
Let’s Play: Math Games to Enjoy at Home
Families
While many of us are spending a lot more time at home, you may be struggling to think of ways to continue your child’s cognitive development and still take...
Let’s Play: Fun Vocabulary-Building Games for the Whole Family
Families
Family game night is a wonderful way to bond, relax a bit, and have fun during these challenging times. Here are two easy vocabulary-building games you can play...