What does that remind you of? This simple question is a powerful builder of language, memory, and thinking. These six words build a bridge across time–back then and right now become...
Conversation can help grow your child’s capacity to learn for a lifetime.
What’s the big deal with talking?
” Isn’t talking to your child kind of…well, simple? Don’t all parents do this?” Parent-child talk...
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Why background knowledge?
What does background knowledge have to do with how little kids learn? Plenty.
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Your turn!
How can I tell that a conversation with my child is the kind that helps him learn?
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How can you keep the conversation going?
Your child spoke. You answered. And silence followed. How can you turn a 1-2 and it’s over conversation into much more? How can you keep the conversation going?
Talking or reading?
Which is more important–talking or reading? Talking and reading work together toward the same goal: language learning.