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Table Talk
Engaging children in meaningful conversations about what they do, what they notice, and what they imagine helps children to develop into readers and writers. In fact, Harvard University's Home-School Study of Language and Literacy Development shows that "table talk" during the early years is related to children's academic achievement. This article can help you take advantage of everyday routines, such as dinnertime, to help your children learn more about their world, while laying the foundation for their language and literacy development.