For children ages 1 to 6 Continue talking with your older child as you did with your baby. Talking helps him to develop language skills and lets him know that what he says is important. … [Read more...] about Chatting with Children
Books and Babies
For babies from age 6 weeks to 1 year Sharing books is a way to have fun with your baby and to start him on the road to becoming a reader. … [Read more...] about Books and Babies
Baby Talk
For babies from birth to 1 yearBabies love hearing your voice. When you answer your child's sounds with sounds of your own, she learns that what she "says" has meaning and is important to you. … [Read more...] about Baby Talk
Reading Activities
What follows are ideas for language-building activities that you can do with your child to help her build the skills she needs to become a reader. Most public libraries offer free use of books, magazines, videos, computers, and other services. Other things that you might need for … [Read more...] about Reading Activities
Reading in Another Language
If your child's first language is not English, she can still become an excellent English reader and writer. She is on her way to successful English reading if she is beginning to learn many words and is interested in learning to read in her first language. … [Read more...] about Reading in Another Language
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