The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Choosing a Preschool That Encourages Language Learning: What Should You Look For?

Children’s language learning skills are influenced by the people they interact with everyday. As these are the skills that prepare them for kindergarten and future school readiness, it is important to choose a preschool environment that encourages children’s language growth. Find out what you should look for when choosing a preschool for your child?

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Use “Thinking and Feeling Words” to Build Your Child's Communication Skills

While children’s first words tend to be about concrete things like objects and actions, they soon go on to learn more abstract language about thoughts and feelings. Find out why this kind of language is so important for both social and academic success, and what you can do to promote it during your daily interactions with your child.

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Introducing Rare

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All About Animals: Bears

As children enter school, they will encounter more sophisticated vocabulary. In this Book Nook, we share some helpful tips for how you can introduce rare vocabulary words and build children's understanding of them.
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