The “Super Skill” for School Readiness

When we think of the early skills that prepare young children for academic success, we often think of things like math or early literacy skills.

It’s true that a child’s preschool math skills predict their success in that subject later on, just as their early literacy skills predict their later reading ability. But imagine a skill that affects much more than its own success. Imagine a “super skill” that sets the stage for young children to succeed in many different areas. Does such a skill exist? According to new research it does, and it’s right under our noses – language.

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