Helping a child understand less commonly used words will have a big impact on their reading and writing abilities later on. In this Book Nook, we share some helpful strategies to introduce rare words to children and to ensure they really understand them. 

It can be challenging to know how best to support dual language learners in the classroom, especially if you don’t speak a child’s home language. Here are four tips to help you create a supportive learning environment for these children.

Don’t let these four common myths about early literacy get in the way of preparing your child for literacy success. Find out what the research really says abut how you can best support your child’s learning.

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.

When we support children to act out a story, we encourage them to think more deeply about the events and characters in the book, which deepens their understanding. Here are a few tips for adding pretend to your book sharing with children.

While the More Than Words® Program for parents of autistic children used to be offered in person only, many Hanen Certified SLPs now also offer it online. But what do parents think of the virtual version of the program? The Hanen Centre partnered with researchers at Western University to find out.