Singing helps children develop listening skills. Songs slow down language so children can hear the different sounds in words.
Playing helps children put thoughts into words and to think symbolically so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real objects and experiences.
Reading books with your children helps them develop a love of reading while learning new words and understanding their meaning.
Talking with your child helps them learn about language. Children learn by listening to parents talk and joining in the conversation.
Digital literacy is the ability to understand, evaluate, and use information when it is presented by a computer, tablet, or other digital media. It is important for parents to help their children navigate the world of technology.
Writing and reading go together. Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words.
Picture books often have lots of rhythm and rhyme, which help children hear the sounds of language. This gives children a good foundation for distinguishing sounds in reading.
To get in a rhyming mood, do this fun fingerplay together before reading a favorite dog-related picture book.
Five little puppies were playing in the sun. (Hold up hand, fingers extended.) This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. (Bend first finger.) This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. (Bend second finger.) This one saw a pussycat, and he began to chase. (Bend third finger.) This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round & round. (Bend fourth finger.) This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. (Bend thumb.)
Singing helps children develop listening skills. Songs slow down language so children can hear the different sounds in words.
Playing helps children put thoughts into words and to think symbolically so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real objects and experiences.
