Language and communication
How can adults support a child's language development?
Support language through responsive conversation, shared books, songs and everyday play. Follow the child's interest and leave space for a response..
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Language and communication
Support conversation, vocabulary, multilingual learning and different ways of communicating.
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Language and communication
Does learning two languages confuse a child?
Using more than one language does not itself confuse children or cause a speech or language disorder. Multilingual development depends on exposure and.
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How can teachers support children who speak a different home language?
Value the home language while making classroom language accessible. Use demonstrations, meaningful visuals and opportunities to practise with.
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How can shared reading help children's communication?
Shared reading creates opportunities to hear language, discuss ideas and exchange responses. Adults can follow the child's interest in pictures or.
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What should I do if I am concerned about a child's speech?
Record specific concerns and discuss them with the child's healthcare professional or a qualified speech-language professional. Note understanding,.
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How can adults listen actively to children?
Active listening means giving attention, allowing the child to finish and checking that you understood. Your response can reflect their meaning.
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How can teachers ask questions without putting children under pressure?
Ask questions with a clear learning purpose, provide thinking time and offer ways to respond beyond immediate public speech. Consider language and.
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How can teachers teach new vocabulary effectively?
Introduce useful words in a meaningful context, explain them clearly and create repeated opportunities to hear and use them. Connect words with.
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How can adults talk to children about difficult topics?
Use clear, age-appropriate language, find out what the child already knows and make space for questions. Give accurate information without.
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How can teachers help quiet children participate?
Offer varied routes into participation, such as paired talk, written responses, demonstrations or a private check-in. Quietness is not automatically a.
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