Parents are Teachers

Talk with little ones. Have a conversation with them, ask questions, and tell them about your day. The language you use and the vocabulary you are introducing is helping them learn and preparing them for reading. From "First Things First".  Find more information here and check out the picture below.  http://www.education.com/magazine/article/30000_words/

Here is another great article about providing support for your child at home.

http://qualityfirstaz.com/parents-and-families/supporting-your-child/

Also, check out "First Things First" on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AZFirstThingsFirst and/or their website. http://www.azftf.gov/Pages/default.aspx

This agency is based out of Arizona and provides lots of help, support, and information about the development of children from Birth to age 5.