Language

• What is receptive language?

  the ability to understand what's being said
• What's expressive language?

  The ability to use vocabulary and form sentences
• What comes first expressive or receptive language?

  Receptive
• What strategies can

  you use to promote language in a 0-2 year old?

  • Simple instructions
  • repetitive language
  • visual aids
  • nursery rhymes
• What strategies can

  you use to promote language in a 2-4 year old?

  • Circle time
  • child led conversation
  • role playing
• What strategies can

  you use to promote language in a 4-7 year old?

  • Modelling
  • paired reading
  • use descriptive language
• What strategies can

  you use to promote language in a 7-11 years old?

  • Introduce a wide range of text
  • creative writing
• What strategies can

  you use to promote language in a 11-19 year old?

  • Involving children in discussions
  • use sophisticated vocabulary