Category: Language and Literacy

  • Keeping Marks on the Paper

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to keep my coloring and painting on the paper to get ready to learn to write

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Tape a piece of paper to a larger piece of cardboard or a tray. Tape
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  • Pointing to Communicate

    Your Child Will Learn

    That pointing is a good way to communicate

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Play a pointing game with me. Ask me where a nearby object is, then pause and see if I’ll point to it. If I
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  • Learning Simple Requests

    Your Child Will Learn

    To understand and follow simple requests

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, try asking me to complete simple tasks. 
    2. Help me understand what you mean by gesturing with your arms and hands. 
    3. Praise me when
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  • Peek-a-boo!

    Your Child Will Learn

    That people still exist even when they’re not visible, and that playing games is fun.

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Play quick games of “peek-a-boo” throughout our daily routines. Some ideas:
      • When my head reappears from under
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  • My Family Tree

    Your Child Will Learn

    Names and roles of family members 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Ask your child to name as many family members as they can. Write down people’s names as your child lists them.  Include any and all people
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  • Community History Expert

    Your Child Will Learn

    More about where they live and how it has changed over time

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Together with your child, brainstorm someone you know who has lived in your community for a long time. It could
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  • Map My Day

    Your Child Will Learn

    Map making and how to get places they need to go

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Talk with your child about their schedule for tomorrow. Mention the places they need to go, and in what order.
    2. Help
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  • Heritage Tree Leaf

    Your Child Will Learn

    About their family and their family’s culture and traditions

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Talk about your family:
      • People in your family
      • Traditions in your family
      • Language(s) your family speaks
      • Culture(s) your family belongs to
      • Things your
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  • Neighborhood Walk and Talk

    Your Child Will Learn

    Varied vocabulary which is beneficial for language development.

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Take your baby on a walk around your neighborhood or a shopping center.
    2. Talk about everything you see: people, buildings, animals, vehicles, and objects.
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