This month we learned all about opposites!  Teaching children about opposites is so important - it is one of the building blocks that children need to learn how to follow directions, expand their vocabulary, increase comprehension skills, and build observation skills.   How can you expand on this important skill? Teach the concept by always pointing out the "concept pair."  All this means is words that are related, such as hot/cold, wet/dry, big/small, soft/hard, etc.  If you hand your child a soft toy, mention that it is soft and point out the related concept pair - "Here is a … [Read more...]