Milestones
(Guidelines to development)
(Guidelines to development)
A child can tell you their first and last name when asked, at what age should they be able to do this?
3, 4, or 5?
4
Is just talking to a child the only way they learn to communicate?
NO!!!! They learn many different ways. How you encourage their learning at home is how they will learn things.
Their language, gestures, behaviors, facial expressions, crying, body language
Does communication change with age?
Yes, because a child is learning new words and communication.
If you are concerned about a child's communication what should you do?
Get in contact with a specialist, trainer, coach, supervisor, parent, or another teacher.
A child asks who, what, when, where and why questions, what age do they start doing this?
3, 4, or 5?
3
What comes to mind when you think of the word communication?
Talking or speaking
What are possible warning signs of language and communication delays in preschoolers?
Drooling, can't give names for things, ignores other children
Respectful, positive, interested, inviting behavior as well as good listening.
Responding to children's language and build on their ideas and interests is?
A responsive adult
A child tells a simple story using full sentences. At what age should they start doing this?
3, 4, or 5?
5
What are some ways people communicate to one another?
Affect another persons behavior, offer information, convey thoughts and feelings, talk to each other
What does developmental screening mean?
It is a tool that is used to help identify children who are not developing as expected
What are family teacher conferences?
Review the child's progress, answers questions, and parent information sharing
Repetition
A child answers simple questions such as "What is a marker used for?" At what age do they start doing this?
3, 4, or 5
4
What other ways of development helps children communicate?
Virtual skills, thinking skills, memory skills
You have noticed that 4 year old Stella is able to understand most directions but she is not able to answer questions about who she is playing with or what she is going to do. What type of communication is she stronger in?
Receptive Communication
What are communication journals?
Sharing classroom information, school work examples, individual child reports, and parent feedback.
What are some different ways to communicate with children?
Photos, adjust your voice, large print, body movement, sign.
A child carries on conversation using at least three or more back and forth exchanges. At what age should they be starting to do this more?
3, 4, or 5?
5
Encourage your child to tell you stories, talk about her writing, drawing, and block creations. You can also play make believe with her and focus your discussions on her interests.
Whats the difference between receptive communication and expressive communication?
Expressive refers to a child's ability to express through words or expressions.
What are some home learning opportunities?
Guardians talking to their children, books, games, activities, reading, and counting.
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