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about issues from
the viewpoints of
others
Communication and •
Language
Development

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Literacy
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(Reading, Speaking,
Writing)

Turns toward a
familiar
sound
that locates range
of sounds with
accuracy
Quietens or alerts
to the sound of
speech
Has a strong
exploratory
impulse
Use actions to
support
your
words
Interpret and give
meaning to the
things
young
babies
show
interest in

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Young
babies •
communicate
needs and feelings •
in a variety of
ways
including
crying, gurgling,

Encourage them
to explore and
imitate sound
Talk about the
different sounds
they hear, such as
a tractor’s “chug
chug”
while
sharing a book
Use puppets and
other props to
encourage
listening
and
responding when
singing a familiar
song or reading
from a story book
Be aware that
young children’s
understanding is
much greater than
their ability to
express
their
thoughts
and
ideas

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Build vocabulary
by giving choices
Model building
sentences
by
repeating what the
child says and
adding
another

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Encourage
repetition, rhythm
and rhyme by
using tone and
intonation as you
tell, recite or sing
stories,
poems
and rhymes from
books
Give
children
opportunities
both to speak and
to listen Set up a
listening
area
where
children
can enjoy rhymes
and stories
Plan
activities
and
provide
resources which
encourage
children
to
engage
in
symbolic play
Provide practical
experiences that
encourage
children to ask
and respond to
questions
Use a lot of
statements
Provide
opportunities for
children
to
participate
in
meaningful