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Closing the word gap Lisa Guernsey discusses the importance of oral conversation between children and their caregivers.
What are the differences between reading and speech? Although both printed code and speech are ways of representing language, they are not identical—people do not talk the way that they write.
Rebecca Silverman: Building Strong Vocabulary Dr. Rebecca Silverman talks about how to strengthen children’s vocabulary skills through conversation, the rich language in books, and quality educational television.
Reading SOS: What literacy skills indicate my kindergartener is on track for reading? Early literacy expert Bernadette Pilar Zermeño says that parents can watch for and support pre-reading skills.
Reading SOS: I am still learning English myself. How can I help my child learn to read in English? One of the most important things parents can do is provide lots of language and literacy experiences at home.
Becoming Aware of Print In San Jose, California, 32-month-old Mira gets a head start on reading from her parents.
Becoming Aware of Print This clip shows how 32-month-old Mira’s parents help her become aware of print.
