Types of Vocabulary We can categorise vocabulary as being: There is a high correlation between these different types of vocabulary. Consequently, an increase in one area generally leads to an increase in other areas. This is particularly true going from … Continued
Should we be letting our children listen to audio books? Like the answer to most questions, it is about providing a balance. It is important that children are given an opportunity to read independently. It is also important that parents … Continued
When should you start reading to your baby? NOW! There are many, well documented benefits associated with reading to your child. Therefore, the sooner you start, the greater will be the benefit to your child. You may question why you … Continued
Contronyms (or contranyms) are words that have two contradictory meanings. They are also know as auto-antonyms which comes from the Greek roots ‘auto’ (self), ‘anti’ (against) and ‘onym’ (name) – literally meaning a word that is the opposite of itself. … Continued
Make books an integral part of your child’s life by not only reading books to and with him/her, but using the books as a ‘jumping off’ point to a whole range of other activities. Through these activities you can help … Continued