The following steps can be used with a student to develop his ability to change the words he hears or reads into pictures for good comprehension. STEP 1: PARENT/TEACHER READS A PASSAGE ALOUD Choose material to read to the child that is interesting and very descriptive. Standing in front of him as you read to him, have the child sit upright and keep his eyes upward, creating a “movie” in his mind STEP 2: THE STUDENT READS ALOUD TO YOU After your child has demonstrated proficiency in converting words to pictures as he hears them, he is ready to read the words himself while creating his “movie. STEP 3: THE STUDENT READS SILENTLY When your child is successfully reading aloud while making good pictures in his mind, you can have him read a passage silently, asking him to stop every few lines or so, and asking him to tell you about the pictures he has made.

INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mediterranean is best) Salad 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ((I use Romaine) 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped (the long, thin, almost seedless ones) 1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings and soaked for 10 minutes in a small bowl of ice water to make it less sharp 1 small green pepper, cut into thin rings 3⁄4 cup Kalamata olive 3⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese DIRECTIONS Whisk dressing ingredients together until blended. Season to taste. Drain onion from ice water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine all salad ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

1)Let Kids Choose Get your pre-schooler excited about dressing himself by allowing him select his own clothes. Don’t overwhelm him with too many choices. 2)Make a Morning Routine Poster A morning routine poster can effectively illustrate to a young child what he needs to do to get himself dressed every day. 3)Get up Earlier Naturally, when kids are learning to dress themselves, they’ll struggle quite a bit. So to prevent chaos, wake up earlier in the mornings to give your pre-schooler plenty of extra time to get ready . 4)Start Simple When you’re first teaching your young child to dress himself, stick with clothes that are easy for him to put on such as pants with elastic waist bands, and pullover shirts and sweaters. 5)Master the Buttons and Zippers "Buttons and zippers can be especially challenging for younger pre-schoolers who are just gaining control over their small muscles. 6)Curb Criticism Learning to get dressed is challenging for children...

When is the best time to massage my baby? Try to pick a time when your baby is between feeds. Then she (he) won't be too hungry or too full. It's also best not to start just before her (his) nap. Touch is one of the most significant and nurturing early experiences your baby will have. Research has shown that these early experiences can affect many aspects of our lives.  Nurturing touch has long-term benefits and can impact how we think, feel, and relate to others, and most importantly, how we value and care for ourselves.  Infant massage greatly enhances the early bonding relationship between parents and caregivers and their babies. By using gentle, tactile stimulation along with loving verbal communication, a wonderful bonding experience is shared. Strokes can be either stimulating or relaxing, depending on your baby’s needs and developmental level.

Here's a general idea of how you can expect your toddler's verbal skills to progress. Keep in mind that every child is different. Children pick up language in stages, and kids may reach those stages at different times. 12 to 17 months From around her (his) first birthday, your toddler may begin to use one or more words and know what they mean. Her (his) first words could well be a variation of "mum mum" or "dada". 18 to 24 months By 18 months your toddler may use between six and 20 simple words. By two, your toddler may be using 50 or more single words. 25 to 36 months Your excitable toddler may struggle not to shout when she's (he’s) expressing herself. She doesn't yet understand how she can change her voice to find the right volume when talking.  You can increase your child's vocabulary by giving her choices, such as "Do you want an orange or an apple?” You could even show your child both an apple and an oran...