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The northeast is snowed in today! This means you most likely will be at home all day with your child, as most schools will be closed. Snow days are a great time to relax and spend time with your family. Here are 10 activities you can do on a snow day with your child to … Continue reading 10 Easy Activities to Promote Language Development on a Snow Day
Following directions is an important language skill for your child to possess. The ability to follow directions allows your child to successfully participate in the school day. By 2-3 years-old, your child should be able to follow some simple 2-step commands (i.e. "Put on your shoes and your hat"). By 4-5 years-old, your child should … Continue reading 5 Ultimate Ways to Practice Following Directions With Your Child
Following directions is an important language skill for your child to possess. The ability to follow directions allows your child to successfully participate in the school day. By 2-3 years-old, your child should be able to follow some simple 2-step commands (i.e. "Put on your shoes and your hat"). By 4-5 years-old, your child should … Continue reading 5 Ultimate Ways to Practice Following Directions
As we know, reading books with your child is an important activity that helps with language development. Reading can help increase vocabulary skills, stimulate imagination, and offer opportunities to practice answering questions. Take a look at my previous article for more specific examples on how to increase language with books. Below are 5 recommended books to … Continue reading 5 Wonderful Books to Read to Your Child in March
As we know, reading books with your child is an important activity that helps with language development. Reading can help increase vocabulary skills, stimulate imagination, and offer opportunities to practice answering questions. Take a look at my previous article for more specific examples on how to increase language with books. Below are the 5 best children's … Continue reading 5 Best Children’s Books for March
If you haven't read this book with your child yet, please do! Press Here by Hervé Tullet is a simple but wonderful book. The book is interactive in the most refreshing way. This story consists of simple shapes and primary colors, but will keep your child's attention throughout. The book also provides multiple opportunities to increase language skills. … Continue reading An Outstanding Book to Read to Your Child for Language Development
If you haven't read this book with your child yet, please do! Press Here by Hervé Tullet is a simple but wonderful book. The book is interactive in the most refreshing way. The Press Here book consists of simple shapes and primary colors, but will keep your child's attention throughout. The book also provides multiple opportunities to increase … Continue reading Learn How to Use the Press Here Book for Increasing Language Skills
When I speak with parents of children with language disorders, one common concern I hear is that my child can't tell me about their day at school. This concern makes sense. It's natural for a parent to want to know about their child's day. However, children with language disorders demonstrate significant difficulty with this question. Why? Well, … Continue reading Helpful Ideas to Get Your Child Talking About School
When I speak with parents of children with language disorders, one common concern I hear is that my child can't tell me about his school day. This concern makes sense. It's natural for a parent to want to know about their child's day and to be able to talk about school. However, children with language disorders demonstrate … Continue reading How to Get Your Child to Talk About School
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