Introducing Rare Vocabulary with Big Words for Little Paleontologists
October 21, 2024
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.
Lessons from the Pandemic: What Lockdowns Can Teach Us about Children’s Vocabulary
June 18, 2024
During the pandemic, parents were often their child’s main source for language learning. This provided a unique opportunity to study how parent-child interactions influence children’s vocabulary development. See what the research uncovered and learn how you can apply the lessons learned to support your child’s vocabulary development.
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.
School Readiness Tips January 2024
January 15, 2024
Children’s vocabulary grows when they participate in conversations and hear new words. Highlight new words by pairing the word with a gesture, repeating it, and explaining what it means. Here are some fun things to try in everyday situations.
Building Vocabulary with Rosie Revere, Engineer
June 22, 2023
Did you know that vocabulary is a key predictor of a child’s reading success? Children who understand more words become better readers! But just hearing new words isn’t enough to learn them. Use the tips in this Book Nook to highlight new words and help children understand their meanings.
Light Up Your Child’s Brain with Books!
September 08, 2022
As children head back to school, many parents wonder what they can do to help their child succeed in the classroom. Well, there’s one simple activity that can make a huge difference – enjoy books together! Here are some tips for reading with your child that can lay the foundation for language and literacy success.
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”.