“I’m a little teapot, short and stout,” mommy sings. The toddler leans over and puts his head on the carpet as he “tips over.” Mom and son laugh at his silliness, and sing the song again. Did you know this toddler is actually building his reading skills? “Phonemic awareness” is the fancy…
Parents often wonder what a baby is learning in those early years. Research now tells us that a baby’s brain develops more quickly in the first 3 years of life than at any other time. This early learning sets the stage for future success in school and in life. The…