LISTENING AND SPEAKING
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April 2008
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Beginning in infancy, children are learning valuable lessons that support their language development. Through listening and observing, infants build their knowledge of the world around them. Very early on, babies are able to differentiate between voices, sounds and facial expressions. They imitate sounds and respond to voices by cooing, gurgling and laughing. As children mature, their listening and speaking skills continue to develop. Toddlers use one or two words to communicate their needs. As they are introduced to more language and experiences, they begin to express themselves in longer statements with more descriptive language. Preschoolers are able to communicate their needs in full ideas. As children grow, their listening and speaking skills grow too. They are able to express themselves using the experiences they have been building on since infancy. This exciting developmental journey in language is the foundation for early literacy and future academic success. Because learning how to read and write does not begin in the classroom, parents and caregivers have a special responsibility to support young children in their language development. The best way to support language development is to allow children to freely explore, to introduce them to new experiences and to have meaningful conversations with them every day. The following activities will help make language-building a part of your daily schedule.
Activities*
Social and Emotional
Toddlers (18 months–36 months): Having conversations with your child promotes language development and can be an enriching, bonding experience. Conversations do not have to be a formal affair. Have them in the car, running errands, at the store—anytime you are together, take advantage of the opportunity to talk!
Preschoolers (3–5): Open-ended questions are a great way to get children to express themselves and use language.
Physical Development
Toddlers (18 months–36 months): Listening games like "Simon Says," "Red Light, Green Light" and "Mother, May I?" promote listening skills and large motor skills for toddlers. For older children, these games can empower them to use and exercise the power of their language.
Preschoolers (3–5): Take a walk outside and explore! Have children describe what they see. Encourage them to be curious and ask questions.
Cognitive Development
Toddlers (18 months–36 months): While sorting manipulatives, toys and other objects, verbally label them. Talk about what makes them alike or different. Have children talk about their characteristics and describe them.
Preschoolers (3-5): During a story, ask older children to predict and share what they think will happen next.
Language Development
Toddlers (18 months–36 months): Reading to your child is a wonderful way to encourage language and literacy. Make reading a regular part of your daily routine. Point out parts of the book, like the cover, the author and the illustrator. Follow the words with your fingers as you read so children can observe that writing goes from left to right.
Preschoolers (3–5): Ask your child to create a story. Write it down and read it back to them. This activity promotes language development, writing and creativity!
*All ages and developmental stages are approximate and should be used as a guide. Use your best judgment to create developmentally appropriate activities for your children.
KQED SHOWS THAT PROMOTE LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Super Why!
Friday, April 4, 2008, 9 a.m.
"Hansel and Gretel" (#102)
Red has taken Peter Piper's peppers without asking, and now Peter Piper is mad! What happens when the Super Readers try to help Hansel and Gretel get out of a similar sticky (sweet) situation? Only the unexpected! After overcoming a few storybook obstacles, we finally find out the witch's side of the story, and Red learns to be more considerate.
Super Why!
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 9 a.m.
"Cinderella" (#112)
Red doesn't feel like much of a princess, so how will she fit in at Sleeping Beauty's princess party? The Super Readers magically leap into the book of Cinderella, who has a party of her own to get to! When the clock strikes midnight, Red learns that she doesn't need the help of a fairy godmother to feel great about who she is!
WordWorld
Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:00 am
"Robots to the Rescue!"/"Princess Sheep" (#112)
"Robots to the Rescue!": When Frog brings his new robot to Bear's house and discovers with Bear that they can use the letter S to turn things into "more than one," hilarity and learning ensue. "Princess Sheep": Bear and Sheep build a crown to take turns playing princess, but after Sheep gets royally carried away, she learns an important lesson about sharing.
WordWorld
Monday, April 28, 2008, 7:00 am
"Runaway O"/"Happy Birthday, Dog!" (#101)
"Runaway O": When Sheep and Bear open Cat's box of Os, one rolls away, sending them on a madcap chase to catch it before Cat wakes up. "Happy Birthday, Dog!": It's Dog's birthday, and all his friends are planning a surprise party. There's just one problem—they need a cake! Plus, Frog must get to the party safely without Dog finding out.
Barney
Friday, April 25, 2008
"Playing Games"/"Fun With Reading" (#1012)
"Playing Games": Baby Bop has trouble following the rules and taking turns while playing games, so Barney and Riff help her learn how to follow the rules. In the end, Baby Bop and BJ have fun playing together, and Baby Bop learns that rules make games fun for everyone! "Fun With Reading": BJ hurts his toe while pretending to be Captain Pickles. When Barney suggests that BJ rest in the caboose, BJ becomes frustrated because he'd rather be outside playing. Barney reminds him of the wonderful world of books, and the little dinos decide to write a book of their own—based on the exciting true-life adventures of Captain Pickles!
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