Communication & Language

With COVID-19 still complicating the everyday lives of families across the country, many parents continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic---and worry about the impact this era has…

What are some things every early childhood teacher should do for and with their students? We’re answering that question in today’s blog post, through some of our favorite quotes from…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter daily life, many families will find themselves staying closer to home than they normally would during the active summer months. Fortunately, there’s lots…

Whether you’re an early childhood teacher or a parent (or both), you play an important part in helping the children in your care become literate citizens. Even at a time…

*We originally published this post near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some things have changed since then, the activities in this post are still great skill-builders for young…

All students can learn to read and write. That’s the belief behind the new book Comprehensive Literacy for All, written by Karen Erickson & David Koppenhaver. Today we’ll be looking…

December is just days away—and though you’ve probably been hearing “Jingle Bells” since the day after Halloween, now’s the time when the holidays really kick into high gear. It’s a…

Fall is finally here! It’s a busy season for many families, but the last few months before winter sets in are packed with lots of chances to connect with kids…

If you’re an early childhood educator, you know that the preschool and kindergarten years are an exciting time for language development. Kids are absorbing new words, hearing and telling stories,…

If you’re like most early childhood educators, you’ll be teaching some young children who are second-language learners this year. How can you support them in learning English while respecting and…