Talking is Teaching
Share this story with your baby or toddler to encourage language skills.
Share the story with babies and toddlers! Books give grown-ups the opportunity to talk, read, and sing with little ones. Consider these tips:
- As you read the story to kids, say more about each photo.
- The book is full of rhyme and rhythm. Have fun with it! Read it soft, loud, fast, or slow.
- As you read, connect with kids. Look into their eyes and chant, “You see me, I see you! Love you, love you, yes I do!”
- If kids seem to enjoy the story, read it again! Reading the same book repeatedly builds kids’ awareness of how to read a book and also builds memory skills.
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
