Set your child up for success. Create an atmosphere at home that promotes Focus and Self Control. Share how you get things done even when you don't want to, e.g., "I want to watch TV, but I'll finish my work first. Then I can relax." zerotothree.org/resource/hel…
At its core, knowing how play with others involves understanding what others’ think and feel. When a child can understand & empathize with other children, she can read their cues & clues & get along with them. This is the life skill of Perspective Taking. nurtureforthefuture.wordpres…
Create a reading together routine. Toddlers do well when things are predictable. You can create an interest in reading by making it a predictable part of your day. It is a good idea to set aside a regular time for reading together. healthline.com/health/parent…
Discussing characters' motivations and emotions in stories can help children develop theory of mind, the ability to understand others' perspectives. speechandlanguagekids.com/ho…
A central purpose of literacy is communicating and communicating centers on conversations—with sounds, with words, with movements, and with facial expressions. Use gesture, facial expressions, words, songs, or silly sounds. gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable…
Reading before naptime or bedtime creates a comforting routine that can help with the transition to sleep, while also supporting your toddler's language development. motherhoodcenter.com/importa…
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Modeling curiosity and enthusiasm for learning in your own life can help children develop a love of learning. When you don't know the answer to a question say, "I don't know." easternflorida.edu/community…