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Tween

Why Kids Are the Ultimate Masters of Wordplay

From groovy to cheugy, every generation of kids is marked by its memorable phrases. Here, author Beth Lincoln explores kids' love of wordplay and their role in language creation.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Books That Help Kids Learn a New Language

We know the many benefits of speaking more than one language, so how can we support kids with learning a new language or reinforcing more than one language at home? One way is with bilingual children’s books.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Books Teachers Recommend for Introducing Children to the Wonder of Words

Read these teacher-recommended books to show children the richness of words, and how words can be used to evoke all kinds of sensations.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

4 Easy Ways to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary at Home

Today, educators have a new understanding of how to best help kids learn new words. Here are some of their strategies that you can easily turn into family habits at home.

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Baby & Toddler

3 Things You Can Do to Help Fuel Your Toddler’s Language Development

Research clearly shows that interactions with parents and caregivers play a crucial role in children’s language development. Here's how you can help grow your toddler's communication skills.

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Just For Fun

Tips & Advice

Why Dictionaries Still Matter for Kids Today

Yes, online references make homework easier and faster for kids, but there is a case to be made for meandering through the alphabet with a print dictionary.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

An Expert’s Opinion: What Parents Can Do That Apps Can’t

Reading is one of the most complex cognitive tasks we ask our brains to do, and it brings together a wide range of interacting skills that takes years to develop.

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Baby & Toddler

Why 30 Million Words Are Critical to Your Child’s Future Success

We talked to Professor Dana Suskind, MD, founder of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, to find out how something as simple as talking is linked to lifelong success.

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Baby & Toddler

Easy Activities That Help Babies Grow Up Smart

Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. shares some simple, fun activities that can help parents raise smarter, happier, and healthier babies.

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Tween

Teen

Why Txtng Is OK for Kids ☺

You’ve likely heard that texting is destroying our children’s ability to communicate. But what if texting is enhancing the language rather than destroying it?

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