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Supporting Communication Through Play

Supporting Communication Through Play

Play is an important part of development for all children. It allows them to explore the world around them, communicate with others, share, problem-solve, and develop many other foundational skills. Language is one of the skills children learn during play. There are strategies we can use to support language growth during play and facilitate learning …

Phonological Awareness: A Building Block for Literacy

Phonological Awareness: A Building Block for Literacy

Phonological awareness is a foundational skill that is defined as the ability to manipulate oral language. It involves word structure and includes blending, segmenting, judging, and recombining words. It is a necessary skill because it relates to the individual’s developing literacy skills. Early phonological awareness skills are demonstrated by using rhyming, clapping out syllables, and …

Supporting Self-Regulation in Young Children

Supporting Self-Regulation in Young Children

Start with you.  Learn to recognize and manage your own stresses. Take advantage of available support services to understand how your own feelings, experiences, and well-being influence your interactions with your child.  Add mind-body activities to your daily routines.  Simple activities, such as mindful breathing or yoga, can have big benefits. iCan Dream Center social …