All the Feels : Social-Emotional Books and Toddlers
Reading to your little one is a wonderful way to spend some special time with him or her, but it is also an opportunity to teach your toddler a little more about things they experience in life every day, including what “angry” feels like, how to cope with disappointment or why it’s worthwhile to share with a friend.
Infants and Writing Skills…How Do I Do That?
When it comes to those five early literacy skills, the term “writing” can be misleading, especially in the context of infants and babies. Read on to learn more about encouraging this early learning skill.
When the Pictures Do the Talking – Wordless Books and Developing Narrative Skills
Narrative skills is the ability to describe things, talk about events and tell stories. A very useful (and entertaining) way to encourage the development and use of narrative skills is through the use of wordless picture books.
Pint-Sized Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate with your young child!
Making Connections: An Explanation of Print Awareness
Print awareness refers to a child’s understanding of the nature and uses of print. There are many ways to encourage the development of this early literacy skill in your young child.