The Speech and Language Connection: The Nursery Rhyme Effect (Part 2)
Dec 30, 2010
Nursery rhymes make a great teaching tool for young children learning the sounds, word order, grammar and rhythm of language.
Learning Difficulties in Children
Dec 28, 2010Children with learning difficulties may experience years of frustration and loneliness before they find a positive path forward. Here are some ways you can help.
10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Dec 23, 2010
Holidays getting you down? Here are 10 ideas from the Mayo Clinic for reducing holiday stress and enjoying yourself more.
A Sluggish Economy’s Drag on a Generation’s Ability to Perform and Achieve
Dec 2, 2010
The effects of the challenged economy could negatively affect young children’s ability to achieve for years to come.
Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness Activities - Develop Phonemic Awareness Skills
Nov 30, 2010Try these Kindergarten phonemic awareness activities to help young children develop early reading skills.
Phonics Practice - National Reading Panel Approaches to Phonics Practice
Nov 23, 2010
Phonics practice and instruction has been proven the most effective reading instruction for K-6 learners. There are 5 different approaches that can be used with students.
Why Limit Screen Time? Reasons You Should Limit Screen Time
Nov 18, 2010
Did you know that time spent in front of a television or video screen has negative physiological effects on the body? Learn more about the chemical and biological effects of screen time.
The Speech and Language Connection: The Nursery Rhyme Effect (Part 1)
Nov 16, 2010
In the development of speech and language in young toddlers, nursery rhymes play an important role by helping children to master language.
What Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby’s Developing Brain (Part 2)
Oct 28, 2010
The stimulation in the world around the infant sets up the experiences that the brain uses to wire itself for later learning. How can parents help babies prepare for the “listening” demands of school?
Building a Foundation for Academic Success
Oct 15, 2010Research shows that extensive reading experience makes better readers. How much print exposure does a child need to achieve reading fluency and the verbal skills and world knowledge required to succeed in school?
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