The toddler years are my most favorite. Your little ones are learning SO MUCH every day and it is so amazing to watch. They are discovering their world around them and learning how to maneuver it. This time of development is also huge in terms of speech and language development. […]
Language & Literacy
Reading aloud to children from birth has many benefits for both parents and children—and can be great fun! No matter how young, children can learn a lot when they are read to, and benefit a great deal from the cuddling and bonding that accompanies a reading session. In addition, the […]
The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children
Perhaps we adults need to revisit the realms of children’s literature, TV and film once in a while because there is a surprising amount of wisdom to be gleaned from them. Author A.A. Milne created some of the most thoughtful and profound characters when he penned his Winne-the-Pooh novels and […]
20 Utterly Profound Winnie-the-Pooh Quotes to Make You Smile
This week for our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids we are picking our favorite nursery rhymes to spotlight! Nursery rhymes are so fun and a great way to teach kids about rhyme and rhythms. They also help kids hear sounds and syllables in words, which helps them learn to […]
13 Awesome Nursery Rhyme Books for Kids
It’s interesting how some of life’s greatest lessons can be found in children’s literature. And chances are that we did not realize this back when we were kids. Sometimes it’s only when we’re older that we learn to fully appreciate and understand the poignant words from our childhood entertainment. Read […]
20 Quotes From Children’s Books Every Adult Should Know
Learning to read is a huge puzzle but just because it’s a big puzzle doesn’t mean it has to be hard for parents or teachers help children figure out and complete without too much frustration. In our book Raising A Rock-Star Reader my co-author and I share our best 75 tips, […]
14 Literacy Activities That Get Kids Moving
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Reading is vital to a child’s ability to learn and be successful in school. And the skills needed to be a good reader – like language and vocabulary – start developing from birth. But it doesn’t happen automatically. A child’s brain is not pre-wired for reading. Read the full article […]
5 Ways To Talk With Your Baby
This is a combination of a wrapped book advent and book trees. Check them out here!
Book Tree Advent
Thanksgiving is about more than the turkey! Here are ten recommended books for kids ages 0-9 that celebrate sharing, community, and family. Read these stories to the children in your life to help them see what the spirit of Thanksgiving is really all about. Check them out here!
Ten Books For Thanksgiving
Track your baby’s communication milestones with our printable chart. See it here.
Early Language Development Checklist
Learn strategies for using questions to extend conversations with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Language Modeling And Conversations: Asking Questions
Parents with limited English proficiency have heard different messages about the language-learning needs of their children. Some believe that speaking to their children in their native language may hold them back from learning English or confuse them as they enter preschool and kindergarten. While mastery of English is important for […]
Dual Language Learners: Five Tips for Parents
Young children enjoy many kinds of poems. And as they listen, they hear rhythms, sounds, and language patterns important for literacy development. Encourage the poet within your child with these poetry books and ideas. Click here to view them!