By Nicole
When reading books aloud to children, try using different voices, adding actions, singing parts of the book, and talking about words that rhyme! Here’s an idea. In the book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom it says: “Chicka chicka boom boom, will there be enough room?” The adult can say: “Boom and room sound the same at […]
By Nicole
When cuddling up and sharing a book with your little one, be physically affectionate and playful. You can even relate your own actions to the book. For example, point out body parts on characters in the book and touch or tickle your little ones. “Here are his knees. Here are yours!” “He gets a kiss […]
By Nicole
Pre-school children are often full of questions! Did you know that it’s just as important to ask them questions too? For example, when reading aloud with them, ask your children about what they see in the book: “What do you think they are playing with on this page?” You can even ask questions about the […]
By Nicole
Wordless picture books are told entirely through their illustrations — they are books without words, or sometimes just a few words. Creating your own stories with any book can create opportunities for literacy-rich conversations. It can build vocabulary, story sequencing and imagination!
By Nicole
Pre-school children are often full of questions! Did you know that it’s just as important to ask them questions too? When reading books with actions words, try acting out the actions to make the book interactive for the child. For example, when you read “clap your hands if you are happy”, clap your hands! When […]
By Nicole
Repetition isn’t just for fun – it can also help children process what they read, hear, or do! For example, re-reading a book can help a child remember words that were previously new to their vocabulary. It can also help solidify their understanding of how to use these words. And if they’re trying to understand […]
By Nicole
It’s easy to take it for granted, but little ones need to be taught how books work before they can read them! Here are some easy ways to show children how to use a book:
By Nicole
Sharing books with your child can be about more than just reading the text. While you’re reading together, you can also ask your little one questions such as “What is this?” and “Can you point to the duck?” And if your little one is talking, try asking them open-ended questions like “Where is the duck […]
By Nicole
Share this video with the families at your clinic to showcase how their literacy efforts are helping their children’s development.
By Nicole
Using screens can reduce the time you spend face-to-face with your child, and can affect your child’s ability to pay attention, listen, speak, read and write. Read our suggestions for how to limit screen time.