When I spend time with parents, I’m asked how to help. My answer includes asking how much reading aloud is done at home. And I’m asking about reading stories that are beyond the child’s reading level. I ask for a reason. The richer the words a child hears, the richer the words that come back from […]
Language Development
Reading Aloud
I’ve been studying reading aloud to children. I’m speaking of reading great books to children … great books above their reading level. WHY READ ALOUD? Children need to be read to on a regular basis. From a wide variety of printed materials. Reading aloud is seen […]
Milestones Matter!
Milestones matter! Our little people need to reach some really important milestones by the time they are 5 years old! We know she should be getting taller and should weigh more. So we measure her length on the changing table and put her on the vegetable scale at the grocery store! But she should be […]
Creating Vocabulary
I love hearing little ones about this size invent their own words! As I was listening the other day, one told me, “We are CONVERSATING!” Makes me smile just thinking about it!
Language! It’s EVERYWHERE!
Language! It’s everywhere … including this everyday occurrence in homes with little ones. Coming to mind are these words: CHANGE, TRADE, SWITCH, SLIDE, OTHER, BIGGER, SMALLER, BETWEEN. Try teaching this WITHOUT language! (I so love these little feet and the little lady who wears these shoes!)
Thank you, Role Model!
Yesterday, a young 5 year old worked on one of his sounds using “thank you”. We practiced his response, focusing on his sound. In the middle of the sequence, he grinned broadly and said, “Thank you, Role Model”! Never had a little one say that to me before, especially a 5 year old! Mom explained […]