Early Literacy – Reading Development

Even the youngest children enjoy listening to language.  The coos and babbles that a baby makes are the beginning of language development.  You can help your child develop a love for reading and books without investing a lot of time and money.  Here are a few ideas:...

So What is “Scaffolding”?

Scaffolding instruction is a tool that helps provide a natural way for children to learn by reflecting on something they have previously experienced.  Scaffolding supports the child in learning something new based on what they already know or can do. Scaffolding can...

Language Development In Children

According to the Child Development Institute the following information is a representation of typical language development.  Most children will not follow the chart to the letter but the information is presented so parents will know what to expect as their child...

Get Ready New York, QualityStarsNY is Coming

New York State is developing a “rating system” for child care programs. The system is called “QualityStars NY” and all programs licensed in New York State whether center or home based will be awarded one to five stars based on criteria to be...