Supporting Language Development in Babies and Very Young Children

Educator and parent Candace Nortey shows how to make books to support very young children's literacy and language development.

Supporting Young Readers Before (and After) They Can Read Words

Young children can read and make meaning from a book long before they can decode. Kathy Collins shares some ideas about supporting young readers at home.

Nudging Learning and Honoring Approximations

Honoring approximations and nudging development are universal learning principles that make learning easier and more enjoyable. 

Teaching vs. Telling, Reminding, Correcting

In this video Matt Glover shares how reminding, telling, and correcting are different than teaching. Tips and tools for teaching writing are shared.

How You Can Support Your Child's Writing Development at Home (K-2)

Supporting Spelling at Home (K-3)

Literacy consultant Matt Glover explains why not to spell words for children and what to say when a child asks, "How do you spell this?"

Part 1: Supporting Word Making for Young Writers (PreK-1)

Matt Glover explains the stages of writing development.

Part 2: Supporting Word Making For Young Children (PreK-1)

Matt Glover provides ideas about what parents can do when a child says, "Will you write this for me?"

Finding Ideas For Books

Writers at any age need meaningful topics. In this clip Matt Glover shares some ideas for helping children find their own topics.

This video discusses different types of writing.

Teacher and parent LaNesha Tabb and her daughter Lillian demonstrate the power of making books.

Matt Glover talks about the benefits of children making books and shows what this looks like.