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10 Joyful Activities that Boost Young Children’s Development
December 11, 2024
We could all use a little more joy in our lives—and the activities in today’s post will help you infuse more fun and positivity into your routines with young children.…
6 Activities that Enrich Student Vocabulary
April 16, 2024
Well-developed vocabulary knowledge sets the stage for strong and efficient reading comprehension for every student. That’s why vocabulary should be a focus of your instruction every day! With some planning—and…
11 Activities That Engage Young Children with Nature
April 9, 2024
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, the families you work with might enjoy some fun nature-themed activities to get their kids moving, exploring, and interacting with the…
7 Creative Ways to Teach Children High-Frequency Words
February 2, 2024
High-frequency words—words that occur often in text—are important for your students to learn to read quickly and accurately. But as authors Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser note, “simply using flashcards…
10 Easy Ways to Support a Young Child’s Communication Skills
January 11, 2024
Help lay a foundation for young children’s communication and language skills with the activities and suggestions in today’s post! Adapted from six of our resources on early intervention and development…
12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning
December 7, 2023
Prepare for the long winter months ahead with some fun new activities to try with the young children in your life. Adapted from some classic and bestselling Brookes books, these…
Happy Thanksgiving (+ 5 fun fall activities for kids!)
November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates, from all of us at Brookes! We’re grateful for all the parents, professionals, and self-advocates who work hard all year round to ensure that…
12 Fun Things To Do With Young Toddlers
September 14, 2023
As babies grow into curious toddlers and their language skills start to take off, the adults in their lives can nurture those skills every day with readily available items and…
11 Fun Things To Do with Babies
May 11, 2023
What are some fun ways to interact with babies and encourage their language skills, whether at home or in a child care setting? Today’s post—excerpted and adapted from Talk to…
10 Fun Indoor Activities that Boost Young Children’s Development
January 19, 2023
This time of year can be rough, especially if you have young children at home and live in a climate where cold weather keeps them indoors many days. In today’s…