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It’s counterproductive to push your child to read a whole chapter book independently if they are not ready. You might turn them off reading altogether. Here’s what to do instead.
Given the clear importance of language skills for lifelong outcomes, it is critical to set children up early for language success.
Cognitive skills related to early literacy can be nurtured this summer by engaging in activities that develop social-emotional skills and positive self-regulation.
The evidence clearly shows one-on-one tutoring improves disadvantaged students’ skills. An Australian pilot program has now shown the benefits of online tutoring that supports students in their homes.
Early experiences sharing and developing positive connections, language and communication set the stage for home reading to start children on the path to literacy.
Through a play day filled with choices at the beach with supportive adults, unexpected challenges and social experiences all help children to build far more than sand castles.
A book nest - or nook - is a cost-friendly way to model and enjoy literacy with your preschooler that invites their creative involvement and offers space for positive connections to grow.
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Professor of Psychology, Western University
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Research Collaborator, Part-time Instructor, Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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PhD student, Cognitive Psychology, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
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Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, Queen's University, Ontario
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Deputy CEO (Research), Australian Council for Educational Research
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Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of New England
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Associate Professor in Language in Education, University of Wollongong
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal
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Senior Lecturer in English, Literacy and Language Education, University of New England
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Adjunct lecturer, Linguistics, University of Adelaide, University of Adelaide
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Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
