Early Language Strategies that Build Emergent Literacy Skills
Families
Let’s talk reading. ...
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Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child
Families
Lizards, turtles, bullfrogs, ferrets, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, newts, salamanders, rabbits, and snakes…OH MY! These are some of the pets...
Tips For Teaching Alphabet Knowledge
Assessments
A great way to begin teaching letters to children is to focus on the ones in their first name, because their name is important to them! This is a great way to...
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...
Lifting Language: How to Help Grow Your Child’s Vocabulary This Spring
In-Home Learning
I love springtime! I think it’s the newness it brings: the bright green grass and leaves, the tiny buds just waiting to open, blue skies, rain showers and...
Responsive Interactions & Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
In-Home Learning
REDUCE! REUSE! RECYCLE! This Earth Day TALK, READ, PLAY theme is filled with learning opportunities for you and your child that will last long beyond Earth Day...
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!” ...