Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Key points:1. Speech development strategies:0 to 12 months: Narrate daily activities, make interactions fun, give praise.8 to 14 months: Choose a topic, have…
Here are what I’m calling my quarantine-4: my top speechy activities for passing the days with your little friend in tow at home!…
Key points: Socioemotional benefits: Singing is a shared activity that builds social skills, regulates emotions, and models self-care. Physical, cognitive, and linguistic benefits:…
Key points:Book recommendations for Valentine’s Day: Todd Parr’s “”The I Love You Book.”” Anna Dewdney’s “”Llama Llama I Love You.”” Laura Numeroff’s “”Happy…
Key points: Babies learn language from listening to people around them, and as they get older, they start to comprehend and express themselves…
Introducing solids to a baby is very exciting. And since we use the same parts of our mouth for eating and for talking,…
Key points:1. Consonant pronunciation development is crucial for speech and academic success.2. Alveolar consonants (t, d, n) are among the first sounds children…
Key points:1. Phonology is the study of speech and word sounds in a child’s language development.2. It’s a cognitive skill crucial for academic…
Key points: Language development in early childhood involves exposure to language and the natural emergence of grammar rules. Overregularization is the most common…
Key points: “Toy talk” is a new technique proposed by the University of Illinois to improve language skills in children. Toy talk consists…
Key points: Grammar development starts at a young age and is crucial in helping children express their ideas clearly. Exposure to language is…
Key points: Language development begins early and involves mastering sounds. Encourage clear pronunciation through fun activities and examples. Bingo, tongue twisters, and guessing…
Just when you’ve gotten the hang of parenting a baby, your little one turns into a toddler and you’re faced with new challenges…
Key points: Children need cues and pauses to do the things we ask them to do. Music and obstacle courses are great ways…
Key points: 1. Baby sign language encourages early communication. 2. It reduces frustration and supports language development. 3. Start with simple, meaningful signs…
Key points:1. Children understand concepts like big and small and start grasping numbers and spatial prepositions.2. Gestures play a role in how children…
Key points:1. Babies start communicating through gestures around 5 months.2. Gestures facilitate learning by regulating children’s attention and providing conceptual information.3. Different types…
Key points:1. Children’s language development progresses in distinct stages during the first few years.2. Babies start with vowel and guttural sounds, then focus…
Key points: Conversational turn-taking is crucial for language development in children between 18 and 24 months. Children engaged in conversations during this period…
Key points: 1. Literacy involves more than just reading; it includes writing, learning, comprehension, and spelling. 2. Early literacy development starts with listening…
Key points: 1. Routines foster self-control by providing children with a sense of security and predictability. 2. They promote positive behavior and teach…
