Known as “dialogic reading,” encourage your child to engage physically with the book and engage in conversation. For example, as a child looks at the cover of the book, ask him or her to predict what will happen in the story. Ask open ended questions and respond to the child’s answers. Model thinking out loud and making comments about the characters, images, and plot.
When your child starts to identify objects, add more detail using short phrases. For example, if your toddler points out and says […]
Singing helps with pre-reading skills such as rhyming and sound sequencing. Kid favorites include “Head and Shoulders” for body parts, “Wheels on […]
Sometimes it takes a child a couple of attempts before they can find the right words. When you pause before jumping to […]
Show your child how important communication is by responding quickly to all their attempts to communicate, including words and gestures. It also […]
