Have you ever walked in on a young child leafing through a book? It brings me so much joy whenever I see my daughter turning the pages of a favorite book. Not only is she having fun, but I can see the wheels in her head turning. Young children need independent reading experiences even if …
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Think about how many times you ask children yes/no questions – Do you want cereal for breakfast? Do you want to play outside? Are you wearing your purple shirt? You probably lost count! Asking yes/no questions is very common, especially when communicating with young children. Learning to indicate yes and no is something that neurotypical …
You’ve probably witnessed a young child scribbling on a piece of paper. What looks like random, meaningless markings are actually a young child’s first attempts at engaging in the writing process. Adults play a key role in teaching children that the scribbles they produce are meaningful. This supports a child’s understanding of why we write …
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When you hear the word “play,” what pops into your head? Store-bought toys? Video games? Something that can be done after a child completes real learning? The unfortunate reality is that screen-based and battery-operated play doesn’t do children any favors. Computers, tablets, and video game devices limit socialization, creativity, and imagination. Even so-called educational toys …
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