10 Must-Have Books To Build Language With Your Little Pumpkin

The leaves are changing colors. The pumpkins are on display all around town. Time to stock up on some fabulous fall books to build language with your little pumpkin. Grab a blanket and some mugs of apple cider and get your child excited for the magic of fall with one of our favorite children's books …

5 Games to Build Cooperative Play Skills with Preschoolers

"Please work together!"  "Please share!"  "Please take turns!"  These pleas can be heard from parents and teachers in homes and schools every day.  Despite the challenges that parents may encounter along the pathway to building cooperative play skills, the effort is undoubtedly worth it given that cooperation is key to relating and building relationships; skills …

Must-Have Books For Building Language With Babies & Toddlers

Every parent knows reading with your child is important, but the type of books you choose for babies and toddlers impact language learning as well. The key is to keep it simple. Flip-the-flap books with bright simple pictures and a few words on each page is the way to go for babies & toddlers. Read …

Must-Have Books for Building Language & Literacy Skills With Preschoolers

Reading is essential for all children but a good collection of books for preschoolers is particularly vital as they build language & early literacy skills that directly correlate with later academic success. Create a book nook for your preschooler filled with books that have simple sentences, an easy-to-follow storyline, rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Wordless picture …

5 Tips To Build Language & Early Literacy Skills With Preschoolers During Book Reading

In a world where parents are bombarded with an array of educational products & apps promising to teach children to talk & read faster & sooner, it's easy to lose sight of what is developmentally appropriate for children.  We get in a rush to push a child along to the next level and don't spend …