School Readiness Tip: Follow the Child’s Lead in Conversations
October 27, 2025
Following the child’s lead means letting the child start the conversation and responding with genuine interest to what they say and do. This helps create more meaningful back-and-forth interactions, which are key to building strong language skills. Here are some fun things to try throughout the day.
Speaking More Than One Language with My Child
October 20, 2025
Many parents wonder whether they should speak more than one language with their child, especially if their child has difficulty communicating. This article answers common questions about bilingualism, such as whether it causes language delays, and provides ideas on how to support your bilingual child at home.
Incorporating Pretend with George Shrinks
October 17, 2025
When story time becomes play time, learning deepens!
In this month’s Book Nook, George Shrinks by William Joyce inspires children to imagine what it’s like to be small in a big world. Acting out parts of the story helps them build vocabulary, explore feelings, and understand story structure in a fun, meaningful way.
Discover how pretending with George Shrinks can boost comprehension and creativity
School Readiness Tip: Find Times to Talk Throughout the Day
September 12, 2025
The best way to build a child’s language is to have back and forth conversations about what interests them. Children who have more conversations about their ideas and interests develop stronger language skills and do better at school. Try these fun ideas to get started.
Toddlers to Teens: Early Literacy Shapes Your Child’s Future
September 10, 2025
Discover how early literacy activities like reading, storytelling, and book sharing can shape your child’s success from preschool through high school. Learn why starting early matters — and how simple, everyday interactions can build a lifelong love of learning.
What Happens When You Play with Autistic Children Without Toys? More Than You Might Think!
August 15, 2025
When we think about playing with children, we usually think about the toys involved. But new research suggests that some of the most meaningful and positive interactions between parents and autistic children happen when there are no toys involved at all.
School Readiness Tip: Help Children Hear the Sounds in Words
August 05, 2025
Talking to children about the sounds they hear in words builds their sound awareness, which is an important skill for learning to read. Use these fun tips to draw children’s attention to the sounds in words.
Toy Stories – What’s at Play for Your Child’s Early Language Development?
July 11, 2025
Your child likely has some favourite toys or play activities. As a parent, you may be wondering whether certain types of toys are better at supporting language and play skills than others. Find out what the research says!
School Readiness Tip: Look for Print All Around You
July 02, 2025
One simple way to prepare children for reading and writing is to help them notice the print that’s all around them. By pointing out print in the environment, you help children understand that written words communicate meaning – just like spoken words do. Try these fun ways to highlight print throughout the day.
 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                