Sometimes, the most important thing I can do for my child is talk to her. Conversation is such a powerful educational tool. It gives us the power to: Create emotional connections Tell and rephrase stories Engage in dialogue exchange Build ideas Enhance vocabulary, and Strengthen social skills. I know that as parents and educators we often look for “busy-activities”. Things we can give our kids and have them do independently, while we tend to whatever it is we need to tend to. However, we should also invest in conversations in a habitual way. Our kids and students need to know that they have our supportive ear, our care and concern and most importantly an open channel to expressContinue reading
