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.
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.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
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!
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
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.
