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St. Mary Cathedral School presents…. Early Years are Learning Years. Infants. Talk or sing to your baby Introduce cardboard or cloth books Play “What’s that?” Point our words on signs Notice and name letters on blocks/toys. Toddlers. Read stories before bed
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St. Mary Cathedral Schoolpresents… Early Years are Learning Years
Infants • Talk or sing to your baby • Introduce cardboard or cloth books • Play “What’s that?” • Point our words on signs • Notice and name letters on blocks/toys
Toddlers • Read stories before bed • Let child ‘write’ shopping list with you • Take short trips; talk about what’s happening • Use magnetic letters for the refrigerator
Preschoolers • Carry out steps to written recipes • Read labels • Play picture card games • Provide variety of materials • “Play” writing and reading
Primary Grades • Continue to read at bedtime • Visit the library • Listen to their stories • Encourage them to write down ideas • Play word games – Scrabble/Boggle
It’s all about CONNECTING!