Learning & Development
Child Development
 With these elements, play provides children with rich experiences, even long after children are grown. ...Read more |
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Here are some tips to guide your child through the move from preschool to kindergarten. ...Read more |
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Children come to kindergarten from a wide variety of experiences, so expecting them all to know and be able to do the same things is unrealistic. ...Read more |
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Resources from a number of educational organizations about how to talk to children after a tragedy, the psychological impact, and tips for dealing with what children learn from the media. ...Read more |
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Curiosity, problem solving, and persistence are just a few approaches to learning that children develop through play. ...Read more |
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Oftentimes, children's play is more than what meets the eye. Read this article for ten great facts about your child and play! ...Read more |
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Children need plenty of opportunities to play with a variety of good toys and materials. Learn about the value of good toys and what to think about before selecting a toy for your child. ...Read more |
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Want to be an active participant in your child's parent-teacher conferences? Here are some useful ideas to help you stay focused on what's best for your child. ...Read more |
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The most important thing a grownup can do is to know an individual child and watch for her reactions to potentially scary images and situations ...Read more |
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Starting school can be scary and exciting. Here are some ideas to help prepare both you and your child for kindergarten. ...Read more |
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Reading & Writing
 Try these stories and warm weather activities! They focus on playing outdoors, cooling off in the water, and visiting relatives. ...Read more |
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Each young child is unique, with a wide range of interests and abilities. The characters in these stories are a little bit different, but all find ways to stay true to themselves. ...Read more |
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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. ...Read more |
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Here are just some of the things your baby can learn as you read together. ...Read more |
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Ideas to find inexpensive books and surround children with a variety of books to encourage a love of reading. ...Read more |
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Sharing a joke is a great way to strengthen family ties. These books and activities will have you and your child laughing together in no time. ...Read more |
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Want to foster your child’s love of reading? There’s something special about reading the latest issue of a favorite magazine. ...Read more |
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How can you encourage your child to love reading, writing, and language so much that he begs for a bedtime story or a trip to the library? ...Read more |
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Flash cards emphasize memorization rather than the skills that foster early literacy - complex langauge is what's important. ...Read more |
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Young children learn to think in new ways when they imagine, guess, describe, and wonder. Engage your child's curiosity with these books. ...Read more |
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Music, Math & More
 Family friendly live performances are a wonderful introduction to the world performing arts. Here are tips to help children prepare. ...Read more |
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Every walk is an opportunity for children to learn about the natural world because there is always something new to explore. ...Read more |
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Go for a nature scaventure hunt. Follow an ant trail. Observe a tree throughout the seasons. ...Read more |
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In today’s entertainment-driven world, exploring the outdoors is an opportunity for children to actively engage in learning. ...Read more |
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New brain research helps us understand that readiness is not just knowing the academic basics. It's also confidence in the process of learning. ...Read more |
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We can help kids get comfortable with math concepts like measuring and counting at home. Here are five ways to add math to your child’s day. ...Read more |
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Bring the spirit of learning centers into your home with prop boxes filled with materials related to one topic like math or writing. ...Read more |
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Almost anything your child does indoors can be an outdoor activity too, and family time outdoors is beneficial for everyone! ...Read more |
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When you sing to your baby she learns listening skills, new words, and so much more. Here are 10 ways babies learn when we sing to them. ...Read more |
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Children develop math concepts and skills very early in life. How we talk with infants and toddlers about math ideas like more, empty, and full—matters. ...Read more |
