What are Early Learners?
Words
A child learns words through two-way conversations. Getting your child ready to speak words and sentences requires a lot of conversation on your part. Television and computer games do not provide this. They need a lot of child-to-adult and child-to-child conversation. Meeting your child’s needs in this area requires a child to hear instructions, exchange ideas, and hear about thoughts and feelings. A good goal is exchanging 30 words per hour. Even if there is not an exchange, it’s good to describe what you are doing. “Mommy is taking the pan out of the oven.” Having a child around is the best excuse for talking to yourself because your kids are hearing you even when you think they are not.
Launch into Learning
Is your child entering Kindergarten this fall?
Stop by any Community Library Network location to pick up your free Launch into Learning backpack. This free backpack is yours to keep and includes an activity guide, free book, and cool swag to help prepare your child to be successful in school.
Be sure to take our program survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
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