Words - The Building Blocks of Literacy

Recent research tells us that the amount of words per hour your baby hears before the age of two will determine their future academic success.  It has been discovered that children who are surrounded by language become strong students.  The gift of words is something that you can begin to give your child immediately from birth.  Talk to your baby about everything.  Read to your baby.  By doing this you are giving your child a solid way to communicate.  You are increasing their vocabulary.  You are the first teacher your child ever has and by speaking to your baby often, you will help to assure their success in life.

At birth your baby is born with about 1 billion brain cells, however there are few connections.  By stimulating your baby you are helping your baby make connections.  Every word you say or read to y our baby will result in your baby's brain growth.  Our words are like food to our baby's brains.  If you do nothing else, talk to your baby and read to your baby.  These two things are the most important factors in your baby's development.