The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Two Tips for Helping Children Pretend Together

Pretend play is one of the best contexts for building communication, thinking and social skills. Whether you're a parent or an early childhood educator, here are two simple tips you can use to encourage pretend play while keeping it both fun and appropriate for the child's stage.

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Tips to Build Vocabulary: Repeat Words That Match Your Child's Interests

If your child is just starting to talk, you might be wondering how you can help him learn new words. Here are some tips for identifying the best words to help your child learn and highlighting those words
most effectively.

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Turning Book Reading into a Conversation with The Pout-Pout Fish

Sometimes it can be nice to read a book straight through without stopping. But book reading is also a great time to encourage conversation. In fact, conversations are the best context for your child to learn the important early literacy skills that prepare her for school. Here's how you can turn book reading into a conversation with The Pout-Pout Fish.

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