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Kindergarten readiness: language and literacy

Published on May 13, 2014
The National Education Goals Panel has identified five essential areas of school readiness. This is the third of five articles exploring the critical skills needed for children to be Kindergarten ready in each of these five areas.
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

Published on August 29, 2014
Language development – Part 2: Principles that are the stem and branch of speech

Published on October 31, 2016
These principles are the stem and branch of the “language plant” we discussed in our first language development article.
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Courtney Aldrich

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Language development: The journey through the first two years

Published on June 28, 2012
Parents play a significant role in the development of language in their children. Consider these strategies for a smooth and effective passage through the first two years of development.
Diverse learning environments benefit students

Published on April 24, 2015
Two recent literacy studies highlight the importance of creating learning environments that reflect a diverse population.
Language development: Stuttering – is it abnormal?

Published on July 11, 2012
Don’t mistake normal language development for stuttering.
New prescription for parents: Read to your babies

Published on July 16, 2014
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a new policy statement recommending that parents and caregivers begin reading out loud to their children beginning in infancy.
Reading to children is our No. 1 priority

Published on November 6, 2017
Read to your children and watch them reap the benefits.
The importance of talking to your children

Published on October 12, 2017
Research supports adult and child communication as one of the top literacy skill development strategies.
Early Childhood Literacy | Early Childhood Development
Language development – Part 1: Relationships at the roots

Published on November 17, 2015
The root of language development in all children is responsive interaction.
Reading to children aloud supports literacy development

Published on March 19, 2012
March is Reading Month: Celebrate by setting aside important time to read aloud with your children.
Animated videos advance adoption of agriculture techniques

Published on December 5, 2019
In remote areas with low literacy rates, showing animated videos in the local language demonstrating agricultural techniques results in high retention and adoption rates of those techniques, found researchers from Michigan State University.
Having a conversation with your young child

Published on September 5, 2017
When you converse with your children, you are giving them opportunities to grow as well as giving yourself an enjoyable pastime.
Parents learning about child development

Published on August 6, 2014
It’s good to know that parents can help their child’s chances for success by learning more about how their young children learn and grow.
Involve the kids in meal planning and preparation

Published on June 22, 2018
Involving kids in the kitchen does not have to be stressful. Follow these tips for successful cooking with kids!