Encouraging Joint Engagement
April 04, 2019
Joint engagement happens when you and your child are paying attention to the same object or event during a back and forth interaction. Joint engagement makes learning easier for your child because when you’re focused on the same thing, your child can pay more attention to the things you say and do. Here are some tips for encouraging joint engagement.
OWL with Playdough!
September 09, 2017
Playing with playdough provides endless learning opportunities for your child -- especially when you join in the play and talk about what interests them.
Build Children's Critical Thinking Skills with the E's and P's
September 01, 2016
You can encourage children to develop critical thinking during the everyday conversations and activities you already do with them. All you need to do is remember the E’s and P’s!
Shoot for the SSTaRS
September 15, 2014
Vocabulary is one of the most important early literacy skills your child needs to be prepared for school. But it isn’t just about how many words your child knows. How well they understand those words is important as well. To build your child’s understanding of new words, you’ll need to “Shoot for the SSTaRS”.
How to Tell if Your Child is a Late Talker – And What to Do about It
July 02, 2011
A Late Talker is a toddler between 18-30 months old who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, as well as typically developing play, motor, thinking and social skills. Let's take a look at what the research tells us about Late Talkers, and what you should do if you are concerned about your Child's Communication.