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Language & Literacy
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“A bandaid feel me better.” We relish the quirky sayings our children devise as they wade through the task of decoding the furtive rules we use as we communicate. Our children’s faulty contrivances are not only endearing, but give us some insight into their progress as they decipher our mysterious code.
The development of language and literacy skills are key to success not only academically, but in life. Brilliance of thought or tenderness of feelings can easily go unnoticed without the ability to properly and effectively communicate. In the words of psychologist Lev Vygotsky, “A word devoid of thought is a dead thing, and a thought unembodied in words remains a shadow.” Moreover, language serves as the channel for most learning, as it involves the ability to receive information whether it be instructional, social, or otherwise.
Language & Literacy
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“A bandaid feel me better.” We relish the quirky sayings our children devise as they wade through the task of decoding the furtive rules we use as we communicate. Our children’s faulty contrivances are not only endearing, but give us some insight into their progress as they decipher our mysterious code.
The development of language and literacy skills are key to success not only academically, but in life. Brilliance of thought or tenderness of feelings can easily go unnoticed without the ability to properly and effectively communicate. In the words of psychologist Lev Vygotsky, “A word devoid of thought is a dead thing, and a thought unembodied in words remains a shadow.” Moreover, language serves as the channel for most learning, as it involves the ability to receive information whether it be instructional, social, or otherwise.
Sensory / Science
Sensory / Science
Motor Skills and Physical Development
Creative Development
Cognitive Development
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Cognitive development is the growth of those skills used for critical thinking, analyzing, logic, recall, and problem solving. We can offer opportunities for cognitive development through games like memory, matching, or puzzles. Conversation is a large contributor to cognitive development. Any activity children are engaged in can become an opportunity for cognitive development as we give them the time and opportunity to wonder. “Why does that…..” “What would happen if…..” When children bring us their questions, we can first turn the question around to give them the opportunity to come to their own conclusions. (“That’s a good question. What do you think?”) Often, their questions are simply a verbalization of their own problem solving process. Cognitive development is also an umbrella for other, more specific, “academic” type developmental objectives such as language & literacy, math, and science.
