Why is counting important? It tells how many, allows people to sort related things into groups. Also, counting and sorting just may help us think about things differently. What can be counted? Everything! The Census counts the number of people in the United States. These numbers determine how many representatives each state sends to the U.S. Congress, help to plan for emergencies by determining where people live, and much more. Take a look at how places change, look at the U.S. as a small village, and find out more about where you and others live in the United States.
Many learners with disabilities are visual learners and are best able to understand and remember content when they can see it represented in some way; in other words, they need to “see what we mean.” Three visual supports helpful for teaching and supporting literacy development are described here: picture books, graphic notes, and story kits.
What’s typical development? And what can parent do to be sure their child is getting the stimulation he or she needs? Here’s a list of what to look for as a child learns and grows from infancy to preschool.
The development of oral language is one of the child’s most natural – and impressive – accomplishments. Get an introduction to when and how language is learned.
