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Hoop play is great for movement and muscle coordination, but did you know it’s just as good at stirring up creativity and imaginative thinking? And, how about all of those prepositions? Betcha can’t think of more than 2 […]
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Extensive research proves that early vocabulary development has a long-lasting impact on success in school. Children need both receptive and expressive vocabulary skills. Receptive vocabulary is also known as listening vocabulary, or comprehension. Expressive vocabulary is known as […]
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You keep hearing about how important it is to read with your baby—but that’s easier said than done. How do you get them to sit still? And why does reading matter for little babies, anyway? Having a positive […]
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In the words of writer Emilie Buchwald, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” Being held by a parent during storytime promotes bonding, helps babies connect the sounds of words with pictures, provides a natural […]
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The signs are all there. The glazed eyes, unwashed hair, clothes with stains of undetermined origin, and a changing bag the size of a small country. First-time parents of a newborn certainly stand out in a crowd. As […]
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Do you remember the first time you tried ice-skating, clinging to the wall around the rink and refusing to let go? There was likely a good deal of wobbling, flailing, and slipping. The experience was probably a bit […]