School Readiness Tips April 2024
April 15, 2024
Have conversations with children that include thought-provoking questions and explanations. Children’s ability to use language for thinking and learning is fundamental to the development of literacy and success at school. Here are some fun things to try.
Child-Led Play Opens the Door to Connection and Interaction with Young Autistic Children
April 10, 2024
Fun interactions are a wonderful context for connecting with your child and supporting their social communication skills. One of the best ways to get an interaction going with your child – and to keep it going for longer – is to make sure your play is child-led.
Make Print POP!
March 20, 2024
There’s a lot children need to learn about print before they can start to read and write. Here are some tips to build this important early literacy skill during everyday activities with your child.
School Readiness Tips March 2024
March 15, 2024
We help children learn about storytelling when we talk about events in the past or future, or when we summarize the main events in a story. Here are some ways to encourage children to join in on these conversations.
Turn Book Reading into a Conversation with Not a Box
March 14, 2024
Did you know that engaging your child in a conversation about a story greatly increases the likelihood they’ll understand it? Read on for some tips to turn book reading into a conversation with the fun book, Not a Box.
Supporting the Science of Reading: Resources for Building Emergent Literacy in the Classroom
February 26, 2024
The Science of Reading tells us that to become successful readers, children need to know two equally important skillsets. Learn more about these skills and browse our handouts, tips and articles for supporting emergent literacy in the classroom.
Bringing Books to Life! Build Early Literacy Skills by Acting Out Stories
February 21, 2024
Did you know that pretend play helps to build early literacy? Studies have shown that children who act out the stories they've heard remember more events from the story, learn new words, and can retell the story better. Here are six tips for using pretend play to boost your child’s early literacy.
Relating to Children’s Experiences with Leave Me Alone
February 20, 2024
One of the best ways to build your child’s understanding of stories is to relate what’s happening in the book to things your child already knows or has experienced. Come along for the ride as we look at this fun book about a Grandma with thirty grandchildren and learn some tips for building your child’s comprehension.
School Readiness Tips February 2024
February 15, 2024
A great way to enhance children’s future understanding of subjects like science, history, geography, and math is to highlight more advanced, rare vocabulary in your day-to-day conversations. Here are some fun ways to include unusual words throughout your day.