Help My Child With Language and Literacy Development

Communication is a necessary part of life. Use these resources to help develop communication skills with your child(ren). 

Resources from MSU Extension

• The three T’s of communication:
  • Tuning in to your child
  • Talking more with your child
  • Taking turns with your child

• Language development to support communication
  • Part 1: Relationships at the roots
  • Part 2: Principles that are the stem and branch of speech

PBS Kids

• What is Communication?
• Helping Kids Communicate With One Another

Early On Michigan

If you are worried that your child is not reaching milestones compared to other children of the same age, it might be time to complete the online referral form or call 1-800-EARLY-ON. Early On is FREE for children ages 0-3 and no doctor referral is needed for an in-home evaluation.

State of Michigan Literacy Essentials

Learn more about the state’s literacy essentials and tips to help families here.