Ethan Miles
Play-Based Learning Specialist
Ethan Miles writes about educational play, child development activities, and creative learning strategies for home and classroom settings. He focuses on making learning feel approachable, joyful, and practical for families supporting growing children.
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Bilingual Delay Is Not Caused by Two Languages
Bilingual Delay myths can lead families to drop a home language. Research points to assessment quality, not two-language exposure.
ASHA Communication Milestones for Parents
ASHA Communication Milestones help parents track early language from birth to 5, know limits, and decide when to ask for support.
CDC Language Screening: Key Ages To Monitor
CDC language screening ages, speech milestones, and caregiver steps for knowing when a child may need further developmental evaluation.
Puerto Rico Bilingual Classrooms Face Pressure
Puerto Rico Bilingual Classrooms face policy pressure. See what families and educators can watch as English-only rules are debated.
Why Preschoolers Take “Hold Your Horses” Literally—and How to Explain It
When an adult says “hold your horses,” a preschooler might wonder where the horses are. Tell a young child that something is “a piece of cake,” and they may start looking for dessert. These misunderstandings can be a normal part of language development. Young children are still learning that words sometimes communicate meanings beyond their…
TK multilingual screeners: California’s Plan
TK multilingual screeners will help California identify TK children who may benefit from added English language support.
Bilingual Language Activities From Current Research
Use current research to plan bilingual language activities that support vocabulary, storytelling, home language, and caregiver talk.
Oral Language Development in Early Grades
Evidence-based oral language development practices for PreK–3 classrooms, with support for English learners, DLD, and bilingual children.
Mount Vernon Dual Language and Bilingual Growth
Mount Vernon Dual Language expansion shows early Spanish gains, stable English scores, and practical questions for families.
Family Literacy Communication That Works
Use family literacy communication to connect school updates, home routines, and reading support without placing blame on families.