Children’s first learning experiences, at home and in early care, are a critical component to their success in kindergarten and beyond.
Building strong readers
“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…
Helping your child become a good reader
Reading is a learned skill, and for many children, a challenging one. In order for our children to understand printed information, they must understand how to recognize the letters, how the letters work together to make sounds, and how the sounds go together to make words. We call this “decoding.”…