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Great Ideas for Reading to 4-6 Year Olds.
Sharing books with young children is essential for their holistic development, serving as a foundation for a broad range of cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Beyond simply building language and literacy, reading together sparks a lifelong love of books,...
Great Book Ideas for 3 Year Olds
Sharing books with young children is crucial for their overall development, as it plays a key role in nurturing a wide range of skills. Beyond building essential language and literacy abilities, reading together fosters a deep love of books, learning, and exploration....
Great Book Ideas for 2 Year Olds.
Sharing books with young children is incredibly important for their development. It not only helps build language and literacy skills but also fosters a love of reading and learning. Reading aloud with young children helps them develop vocabulary, comprehension,...
Reading To Children
Reading with young children is not just about teaching them how to read; it's about creating an enjoyable, interactive experience that fosters a love for books and learning. Here’s a deeper dive into the tips for reading with young children, with examples of how to...
Recasting and rephrasing are key strategies for supporting language development, particularly for children who may have delays in speech or social communication challenges, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These techniques are especially effective...
Effective Ways to Correct a Child’s Grammar.
Recasting and rephrasing are two important strategies in language development that involve modifying a child's speech in order to provide them with more accurate or complex models of language. These techniques are especially helpful in supporting children who are...
Total Communication – For Children with Autism and Limited Language
Total communication is a highly effective approach for supporting children with autism (and other communication challenges) in learning to communicate, including developing spoken language. The concept of total communication emphasises using all available...
Some Common Behaviours and Mannerisms that Autistic Children Demonstrate
Yes, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit a combination of social communication challenges and restricted, repetitive behaviors. These features are core characteristics of the condition and can vary widely in severity from one individual to...
Brain Development In The Young Child
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. In the case of children, neuroplasticity is particularly pronounced, as their brains are more malleable and responsive to experiences than...
Key Literacy Milestones by the End of Pre-Primary.
By the end of Pre-primary, your child should have built upon their Kindergarten literacy skills in the following ways: Expanded Vocabulary and Phonics Skills What to expect: Your child should have a well developed vocabulary and be able to use more complex words in...
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