Author: Karen KEI Speech and Language Therapist Shared reading is an interactive reading experience that happens when the children join in or read together while guided by an experienced reader. This could be parents, caregivers, siblings, or teachers. In shared reading, children learn to observe and participate in reading, learn essential concepts of how print …
Author: Karen KEI Speech and Language Therapist Bilingualism refers to an individual or groups of people who acquire communication skills in more than one language. They acquire these languages in various degrees of proficiency, in oral or written forms, in order to communicate and interact with others. 1. Bilingualism causes language delay False. Bilingualism itself …
Author: Qing LIUAssistant Professor, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Language develops with an extraordinary speed in early years. At age one, your child starts to use single words to name familiar objects; only a year or two later, he/she can use diverse vocabulary into grammatically correct sentences, to satisfy needs, converse with others, …
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Author: Karen KEI Speech and Language Therapist By 6 months, babies usually make sounds such as cooing, gurgling and babbling to themselves and others make noises to get someone’s attention look at your face when you are interacting with them smile and laugh when they see you show their excitement by kicking, waving their arms …
Author: Karen KEI Speech and Language Therapist When considering what toys to get for your child, make sure you look for toys that offer lots of interaction and learning opportunities. Children learn best when they are having fun with endless possibilities! High-tech toys seem appealing with flashy buttons, switches or lights, but it might not …
