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Language and literacy learning are intertwined together. These POSTS provide detailed information and activities about TALKING Time during the ages of 12 months to 36 months.
Congratulations are in order! Year one is complete and the changes that occurred during the baby’s first year were unbelievable. Physically the baby body has changed into an upright position. Large and small muscles have strengthened, generating the ability to walk. Mobility opens up the whole world for the baby. These new toddler experiences are […]
Language is expressive. Word selection is used to state ones’ ideas or make requests for something one wants or needs. Language is receptive. It interprets the meaning of what is said and responds accordingly. It has social/cultural contextual rules for grammar and word meanings. One communicates and connects with the exchange of oral language using […]
Did you ever want to be a model? Parade up and down the run-way posing for photos in designer shows or advertisements on the internet or other media platforms? Many people do select modeling as their occupation but guess what? Parents are models! Yep—24/7! Even if you did not desire to take that job on—it’s […]
Environmental Print: What does one call the exterior signage on businesses or call the words on products used at home? All these key words-names of products or brands are called environmental print, its the print (symbols, numerals, letters, words) that one sees in their surrounding environment. Toddlers are beginning to realize print is found everywhere. […]
The four main domains in a child’s growth and development are cognitive, language, social/emotional, physical. Early sensory development- hearing, smell, touch, taste and sight are all included, as well as the proprioceptive, interoceptive, vestibular systems. None of these operate in isolation, instead there is an interdependency. It must be remembered that these are important key […]
Parents model, guide, support and participate in their young child’s language production, yet communication is the goal. There are four main types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, written and visual. Babies and toddlers who are learning how to communicate use verbal and non-verbal skills first. It’s a major priority for the young brain. These social connections […]
Have you heard that saying “ food for thought” meaning something to be considered more thoroughly. Here’s a phrase — language nutrition. An Early Childhood Research Quarterly study reported that, “Evidence suggests that children need “language nutrition”, or language-rich interactions with caregivers, for optimal language and cognitive development.” Yes, this certainly has been the focus of the […]