Introducing Rare Vocabulary with Big Words for Little Paleontologists
Use the Hanen strategy, “Shoot for the SSTaRS” to help your child learn the kinds of higher-level words that prepare them for school success.
School Readiness Tips October 2024
October 16, 2024
The best way to build a child’s language is to have conversations that go back and forth a number of times whenever you’re together. Children who have more conversations with adults develop better language skills and are more successful at school. Here are some fun ideas for you to try.
Four Common Myths About Early Literacy
September 09, 2024
Don’t let these four common myths about early literacy get in the way of preparing your child for literacy success. Find out what the research really says abut how you can best support your child’s learning.
School Readiness Tips August 2024
August 15, 2024
Talking about the first sounds in words builds a child’s sound awareness. This helps lay the foundation for later reading and writing! Use these fun tips to draw children’s attention to the sounds in words.
School Readiness Tips July 2024
July 15, 2024
You can prepare children for learning to read and write by pointing out print that they can see all around them. By pointing out print in the environment, you help them learn that print communicates just like spoken words do. Try these fun tips to highlight print throughout the day.
School Readiness Tips June 2024
June 17, 2024
Talking about how others think and feel helps children understand and appreciate different viewpoints, develop empathy, and relate to others. You can encourage children to put themselves into other people’s minds by using these fun tips.
School Readiness Tips May 2024
May 15, 2024
Young children generally find it easy to talk about the here and now. However, having conversations about the future helps children learn to use more abstract and sophisticated language. One way to talk about the future is to make a prediction. Here are some fun tips for talking about what could happen next.
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.
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.