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Videos and visual guides
Video Babies
Connecting and communicating with babies
Discover ideas for communicating with your baby – even before they can talk.
Video Babies
Learning through play
Explore opportunities for listening and talking with your baby – through reading books, singing songs, and play.
Video Toddlers
Connecting and communicating with toddlers
Learn everyday ways to support your child’s learning through listening and talking together.
Video Everyone
Telling stories with children
Learn about the ways storytelling introduces children to language and literature and fosters imagination.
Picture Guide Babies
Everyday talk and play activities for babies
A visual guide exploring everyday talk and play ideas for babies.
Picture Guide Toddlers
Play ideas for toddler talking and reading
Explore everyday ideas for listening and talking with your toddler using this visual guide.
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