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There is a lot to learn just outside your door - at the market, riding the bus, or even looking out the window. These activities share ideas for learning together in the neighborhood. Once you start having ideas, you and your child won't stop and you
Written especially for parents, Growing Readers (formerly Ed Extras) provides tips for raising strong readers and writers. Schools and PTAs can add these preformatted briefs to their parent newsletters.
Winter vacation and holidays are a great time for learning, reading, and writing together. These ideas share activities connected to the season, as well as tips for getting the New Year off to a good start.
When you are with your child, there is a lot that you can learn together! This section has all kinds of ideas for activities that you can do around the house, outside, in your neighborhood, and during vacations at different times of year. It also has ideas related to math and science that are easy to try at home (like sorting socks).
There is so much to see outside - a bird's nest, a flower growing out of the sidewalk, a big rain cloud. These activities can be done outside together and will help you and your child feel more connected to the outdoors - especially when you both need
Lots of kids love non-fiction books because they are about the world they know and see around them. Books about topics like animals, sports, other countries, volcanoes, bugs, dinosaurs, and famous people may be just the thing to get your child excited
The early years of a child's life make a big difference! From getting ready to read to getting ready to enter school, there are lots of ways to help make the most of this important time. Preschool programs can provide wonderful opportunities for your child to learn and grow, and some bilingual programs offer opportunities to learn in two languages. Even if your child isn't in preschool, there are many things you can do at home together, such as practicing letters and numbers, singing nursery rhymes, and reading with your child.
Preschool is an important opportunity for young children to get a head start in their education, but you may have lots of questions about how preschool works and what is needed to enroll your child.
Did you know that the number of words a child knows when entering school can predict future success? One of the most important things you can do to teach your child more words is to talk with him or her regularly, especially during early years.
Your child's health can have a big impact on his / her ability to succeed in school. If your child needs glasses, has a toothache, or isn't getting enough sleep at night, it will be very difficult to concentrate at school.