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Language that departs from its literal meaning (e.g., The snow sparkled like diamonds; That child is a handful.).
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The Million Word GapThat’s how many fewer words some children may hear by kindergarten. Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who …
Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day! Tips for FamiliesTalk, Read and Sing Together Every Day! Tips for Families …
Activities – Helping Your Child Become a ReaderThis page from the U.S. Department of Education provides ideas for language-building activities to do to develop literacy skills. The activities and roles for both children and parents change as the …
