Teach Baby to Talk ... and Make Reading Fun, The Importance of Speech and Language in Learning to Read begins by recounting author Sandra Jean Smith’s experience as a teacher of illiterate adults, and also examines the possible causes for the ever-growing number of children starting school with speech problems unseen in previous generations.Smith’s research on this topic, interspersed with her personal stories make for impressive reading. She uses humour and anecdotes to entertain and inform readers.Learn the latest research into these problems and what parents can do to prevent and rectify them. Chapter summaries reinforce her research.The content covers such vtopics as childcare and parenting issues, the problems associated with children learning to speak, and the consequent implications for learning to read. She also discusses the library’s role in stimulating and extending children’s interest in reading to counteract the influence of computer games and television.Teach Baby to Talk is written in an easy-to-read format with minimal educational jargon. The book is a must-read for parents and anyone working with very young children.

Help your little one learn a language by encouraging reading and conversations. Forget about baby babbles and help him/her form words with the help of this educational resource. In the next pages, your child will be introduced to age-appropriate words that will help grow the vocabulary. The use of pictures and texts will keep your child entertained while learning. Grab a copy now!

How important are sight words? Well, think of them as the missing links between talking and reading. Sight words are commonly seen words that if mastered, will help speed up your child’s reading skills. The following pages feature the most common sight words, and how they are written. Presented in a full-color workbook and a well-thought of layout, this activity book deserves a place in your child’s educational collection.

Shows you how to establish an effective daily read-aloud routine to take charge of your baby's future understanding and success.

In this fascinating and informative book, Margaret Maclagan and Anne Buckley - two specialists in children's language development - explain the subtle and extraordinary process in which children learn to talk and the very important role that parents and grandparents can play. Combining a comprehensive understanding of speech development with fascinating scientific facts - did you know that babies cry with an accent? - 'Talking Baby' offers numerous practical suggestions and real-life examples of how parents can best help their children to learn to talk. The authors also provide many ideas for 'talking' topics, as well as ways to use the everyday things in life to encourage children's comprehension and speech. Drawing on their combined 40 years' experience, the authors also address some of the more commonly asked questions by parents such as: -Why can my child imitate a word accurately but continues to use the wrong pronunciation in his speech? -Do second and other children talk later than first children? -My 18-month-old child isn't saying anything. Should I be worried? -Is it better to use grown-up language to talk to young children than 'baby talk'? -How early can I start reading to my child? -English isn't my first language. How can I help my children to speak it well? -My child is repeating words a lot, especially when excited - does this mean she's stuttering?

Three books in one: the perfect starter collection to introduce babies to the joy of books and reading. Rub a dub dub Splashing in the tub You can say bubble BUB, BUB, BUBBLE Rub a dub dub The road to reading begins at birth, and talking, playing, and reading with your baby lays a solid foundation to build a lifetime of loving books and learning. Read Talk Play is three books in one: the perfect starter collection to introduce babies to the joy of books and reading. It features photo images that will capture a babys attention, and bouncy text that is fun to read aloud. Divided into three mini books, each section is introduced with helpful tips for caregivers on how babies learn to talk and read, and how play is essential to learning--all based on developmental research. Perfect for families, libraries, baby shower gifts, and early literacy promoters and educators.