Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures
Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures

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  • Children who enter kindergarten with a bigger vocabulary tend to do better throughout their entire school career.
  • In addition to reading and talking to your child, gesturing also helps build a child's vocabulary.
  • Gestures are an important precursor to talking and help toddlers form connections.
How can I tell if my child has a problem with language development?
How can I tell if my child has a problem with language development?

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  • Identifying problems early is the best way to help children who are struggling with language development.
  • Knowing some of the milestones to look for can help you get a sense of whether or not there is a problem.
  • Spending lots of time with your child talking, reading, and singing together can encourage language development.
Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary
Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary

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  • Talking directly to your children using long, complex sentences can increase their intelligence and vocabulary.
  • Research shows that the gap in language development between children from lower-income and more affluent families stems from how much they are talked to.
  • Experts hope that educating parents on the importance of speaking often to their children will help.

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