Building Print Knowledge with This Book is on FIRE
November 28, 2024
Book Nook

Learning about print doesn’t come naturally to children. They need our support to understand what print is for and how it works – a key early literacy skill called print knowledge. Read on for some tips to build your child’s print knowledge with the fun children’s book, This Book Is on Fire!

From First Steps to First Words: How Walking Sets the Stage for Talking
November 27, 2024
Article

Around the same time babies start walking, they also start talking. Is it just a coincidence? Nope! Find out how walking affects children’s communication development, and get some tips for interacting with your child during this important time in their life.

Comments vs Questions: Are You Striking the Right Balance for Your Child?
November 26, 2024
Handout

To make conversations last longer, it’s a good idea to swap out some of your questions for comments. Making comments that are based on your child’s interest is one of the best ways to encourage them to communicate. Here’s how to do it! 

Four Common Myths About Early Literacy
September 09, 2024
Article

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.

Point Out Print to Support Your Child's Early Literacy
September 05, 2024
Handout

One of the key skills that lay the foundation for your child's literacy success is print knowledge. Here are five tips for helping your child learn about print throughout the day. 

School Readiness Tips July 2024
July 15, 2024
Tip

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.

It's Worth the Wait! The Power of Waiting During Interactions with Your Child
May 03, 2024
Handout

You know that talking to your child is critical for their language development. But did you know that not talking sometimes is just as important? Learn more about the power of pausing and waiting during interactions with your child and what to look out for while you wait.

It’s Worth the Wait! The Power of Waiting During Interactions with Your Child
April 29, 2024
Article

You know that talking to your child is critical for their language development. But did you know that not talking sometimes is just as important? Learn more about the power of pausing and waiting during interactions with your child and what to look out for while you wait.

Make Print POP!
March 20, 2024
Article

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.