Learning & Development
Child Development
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It isn’t about endless hours of time—it’s about how you choose to spend that time that truly matters. ...Read more |
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Many simple, everyday routines are excellent opportunities for developing your child’s emergent literacy skills. ...Read more |
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Here are some tips to help you prepare your child for Kindergarten. ...Read more |
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Here are some suggestions for helping your child develop social and emotional skills at home. ...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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With a little observation and a few notes, you can start to better understand your child's behavior. Here's how. ...Read more |
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Enjoy discussing the questions your child asks. Encourage her to share her perspective and observations. ...Read more |
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When families and teachers work together, kids win! Here are four things that kindergarten teachers want you know. ...Read more |
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Sleep is critical to children’s everyday functioning, and as a parent you play a critical role in helping your child establish healthy sleep habits. ...Read more |
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Rather than expecting an immediate change in your child's behavior, think about behavior as a developmental process that takes time to master. Let’s consider how positive guidance might look as children grow and learn over time. ...Read more |
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Reading & Writing
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When you talk to your child, you support her language development. Think of what you are saying from your infant or toddler’s point of view. ...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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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 but complex language is what's important. ...Read more |
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When is the last time you talked to a children’s librarian? If it’s been a while, this is a great time to strike up a conversation. You’ll be surprised at the innovative activities, programs, and services children’s librarians offer young children, and families. ...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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As children listen to poetry, they hear rhythms, sounds, and language patterns important for literacy development. ...Read more |
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When you read with your child, you cozy up with him and a good book because it’s fun. The time spent together is irreplaceable. ...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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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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Music, Math & More
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Those of us who have small toddler helpers may not have the loveliest veggies to show for it, but we have learned some important lessons along the way. Here are some tips. ...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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Preschoolers aren’t yet ready to memorize multiplication tables, but that doesn’t mean they cannot learn and explore math concepts. Try these ideas at home to help your preschooler explore math. ...Read more |
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Tips for how to keep things fun as you encourage your child to explore math. ...Read more |
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Developmentally appropriate? Scaffolding? Your child’s teacher might use language other educators understand but may be new to you. ...Read more |
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Six fun and simple activities to support your child's math readiness. ...Read more |
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Looking for ways to support your child’s learning during the holiday season? Here are 10 ideas that you can try during your regular activities – cooking, eating, playing, and exploring! ...Read more |
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Family friendly live performances are a wonderful introduction to the world of performing arts. Here are tips to help children prepare. ...Read more |
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Here are 10 tips to make cooking with toddlers easier for everyone. ...Read more |
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, José-Luis talks about his newest album !Come Bien! Eat Right! and the messages he wants to share with families and teachers. |