My child hates reading – What can I do?

Some parents report that their child hates reading. It can really upset parents because they know the importance of reading.  Parents want to foster a love of reading so their child can enjoy all that reading has to offer, such as building vocabulary and knowledge about how books work! If your child hates reading stories […]

Vocabulary in literacy

When your child’s teacher or speech pathologist is talking about ‘vocabulary’ they are simply referring to the words that your child knows or uses. It is interesting to know that vocabulary growth is closely linked to a child’s overall school achievement. The size of your child’s vocabulary in kindergarten is a strong predictor of their […]