Adventures in Early Childhood Development

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SMALL STEPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: #7

Ideally, you will coordinate the language and vocabulary with what you present via technology. The best part is that you, the parent, can and should always be with your child when either TV or the computer is “in charge” of your child’s attention. Delayed recordings of children’s shows provide you with the ability to show selected parts of a show that your child would especially enjoy. Attention spans are short, and viewing should be, as well. There’s always another day and another time. More is not better.

SMALL STEPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ #4

This week we return to our series on helping your child learn to read by our guest author Sharon Alm. I hope you and your child have settled into the bedtime reading routine.  Isn’t it fun to watch the excitement….the settling-in for a good story time?  You will remember these reading times of closeness for a long [...]

SMALL STEPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ #3  

Early Reading Continued: Your child is probably showing signs of knowing your routines, by now.  Routines translate as security to your little one.  You are providing a safe and loving world, which will expand as your child grows.   You are the model and the teacher…always. Use each part of your day as a teaching [...]

SMALL STEPS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ

This post is the first in a three part series by guest author Sharon Alm: You are overwhelmed from the moment your little bundle is put into your arms.  You feel great love and great responsibilities —the two greatest realizations a baby brings to your life. Both realizations are wonderful!  Both realizations are acted upon [...]

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