A Journey Through Children's Language Development
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- Title Page
- A story on language development ft. Tyler, Paige, and Tyee
- Morning Wake-up for newborn
- Mom (PAIGE): Good morning papa, did you sleep well?Dad (Tyler): Good morning Tyee, are you ready to eat something? Tyee: Cooing excitedly.
- 6months- 1 year of age
- (encouraging) And this is a rattle. Shake it! Hear that sound? It's so much fun!
- Look at this, papa! Here's a soft elephant. Can you feel its fur?
- Let's build a tower, buddy! Say 'block' as you stack them.
- 1-2 years of age
- Tyee attempts to mimic, enjoying the challenge.
- Great job! 'Tower' has two syllables. Can you say it? T-O-W-E-R.
- 2-3 years of age
- Tyee points and repeats dog , learning new words.
- Look at the colorful pictures! What's this? Can you say 'dog'?
- 3-4 years
- Let's make a sandwich. What do we need? Can you say 'bread'? Line 2: Good job! Now, 'cheese.' C-H-E-E-S-E. Can you spell it?
- Tyee: bread Line 2: C-H-E-E-S-E
- Hey buddy, what are you drawing? The sun? Clouds?
- 4-5 Years of Age
- Tyee: I am drawing the sky with an airplane
- Conclusion
- Dad: We are so proud of you and how much you have grownMom: Yes buddy! You have been doing so well with everything we have been practicing.
- Citations
- Help your baby’s communication development: Free resources. Pathways.org. (2022, May 26). https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/communication/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInYTXqsWmgwMVHqBaBR2HTwH7EAAYBCAAEgLLM_D_BwELanguage development in children: 0-8 years. Raising Children Network. (2023, December 19). https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-development-0-8
- By: Jeri Locklear
- In the first stage of language development, newborns engage in the comforting embrace of their parents. While they may not yet form words, their brains eagerly absorb the soothing tones of lullabies, and their parents voice laying the foundation for future language comprehension.
- As babies grow, their environment becomes a playground for exploration. During this stage, infants start to grasp objects, feeling different textures and listening to the sounds of toys that make noises. This tactile and auditory stimulation sparks early curiosity.
- Toddlers embark on the journey of building language skills through play. They engage in stacking blocks, hearing simple words like block and tower. This hands-on experience helps them associate words with actions, fostering early vocabulary.
- The world of storytelling opens up for toddlers as they explore colorful picture books. Parents introduce them to familiar objects like animals, encouraging the toddlers to say words like dog and cat. This stage lays the groundwork for verbal expression.
- Preschoolers start participating in daily activities, like making a sandwich. Parents introduce them to new words such as bread and cheese, promoting language development through practical, everyday experiences.
- At this stage, children begin to express themselves through art and storytelling. Parents encourage them to share their creations, building descriptive language skills. The child's ability to express ideas and emotions through words flourishes.
- Reflecting on the journey, the family comes together to celebrate the growth in language development. From the first tender moments to the vibrant expressions of a little storyteller, each stage marks a significant step in a child's linguistic adventure.
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