Children’s first learning experiences, at home and in early care, are a critical component to their success in kindergarten and beyond.
Not mom’s homework
Homework is an amazing phenomenon. Teachers may assign extra practice on a concept, but it may be that your child just didn’t get his work quite finished. It may have been a difficult assignment for him, he may have been talking with his buddies during study time, or maybe just…
Car chats
Let’s listen in on a parent/toddler conversation in the car: “Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy.” “Yes, honey.” “Cemt twuck.” “You saw a cement truck?” “Big one.” “Oh, you saw a big one. What color was it?” “Gween…. Cars.” “And you see cars too?” “Fast.” ”Yes, the cars go fast. What else do…