EARLY Literacy Learning

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Let’s talk about learning to READ…
with the brain in mind!

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WELCOME PARENTS!

Let’s start talking about the brain as the construction manager of a child’s language development. Language learning is the foundation for reading success.

Matters of the BRAIN

The BRAIN Matters

A child’s early literacy learning is powered by the brain. How all of this transpires is an amazing feat. The brain keeps the physical body working & growing, stores & recalls social-emotional…

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A Bit of BRAIN History

Research & Discoveries

Uncovering the mysteries of the human body has been a challenge for scientists throughout history. Over time numerous ideas about the workings of the body and its relationship to …

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BRAIN WORKS

The brain is complex, it’s the Grand Master that controls, coordinates and communicates internal and external data. This essential body part is protected by a hard outer covering, the…

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Magnificent NEURONS

The central nervous system (CNS) is a happening place, lots of hustle and bustle, 24-7! There’s always BIG ACTION going on, making connections and communicating every split…

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Neuron NETWORKS

Neurons are not loners, no they must always be chatting away to other neurons. Their synapses firing together create an extensive communication network, these pathways in …

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The Developing READER

LANGUAGE TO LITERACY

Language and literacy are connected, but only the spoken aspect of language is natural. Each child at birth comes equipped with the necessary wiring for the development of oral language. Multiple parts of the brain are

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The NEW ARRIVAL

The first beginnings of language start when the child is inside the womb. Before birth, a baby eavesdrops on the outside world, voices and noises are absorbed. At arrival, small tiny ears are already tuning into the sounds

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Language LISTENING

Listening is the receptive part of language, it’s the hearing and understanding of what the spoken word means. A baby is a captive audience of one, ready and able to hear voices and surrounding sounds. They

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Language SPEAKING

Speaking is the expressive part of language, it is communicating one’s wants, needs, thoughts and ideas. A baby does this almost immediately! Not speaking but producing vocal sounds. Crying is one

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LANGUAGE Listening & Speaking

Early language development has two key components: listening and speaking. These elements were presented separately, but they operate in conjunction with each other. Listening

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LANGUAGE LEARNING

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TALKING Time

Pre-birth to 12 months

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MUSIC Time

Pre-birth to 12 months

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READING Time

Pre-birth to 12 months