While it comes very naturally to people to speak, it’s definitely not as easy to learn to read. However having a firm foundation in oral communication is essential to learning how to read and write effectively at a young age. So one thing to pay attention to is how your child’s speaking development is progressing. A guideline as seen at http://www.readingrockets.org/article/28758 shows the typical progression of language skills for children:
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Age range |
Sound recognition |
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0-3 months |
Coos, cries, smiles |
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4-6 months |
Babbles are more speech-like, includes many sounds such as /p/, /b/, /m/ |
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7 months-1 year |
Imitates different speech sounds, longer groups of sounds, begins saying words such as bye-bye, mama, dada |
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1-2 years |
Uses more words each month, puts two words together into phrases, asks questions like "Where kitty?" |
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2-3 years |
Has words for almost everything, uses two to three words together, is more easily understood, especially by those who know child |
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3-4 years |
Says sentences with four or more words, talks about activities and/or people, is easily understood by all |
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4-5 years |
Uses clear voice, detailed sentences, sticks to topic, uses appropriate grammar, says most sounds correctly |
Remember how important it is for you to talk and interact with your child! Speak properly so they learn proper grammar from the start and have fun seeing your child progress! When in doubt: talk it out! J
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