Jj is for Jottings 131. Learning Vocabulary.

Learning vocabulary – the words a person knows and uses – is a lifelong process. Talking to and reading with your child right from the start is a good recipe for a child to develop a rich vocabulary.  I have talked about vocabulary in previous articles, mainly in the context of reading with children and children reading for themselves.  But, given that vocabulary is so important, I thought it was worth going into a little further.

Learning Vocabulary. The User Guide in “Aa is for Alpacas” explains how to use the book to enhance vocabulary skills.

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Jj is for Jottings 130.  Auditory Skills.

Auditory skills underpin the development of speech, language and literacy.  Therefore it is vitally important to be aware of these skills and, wherever possible, assist our children to develop them.

WHAT ARE AUDITORY SKILLS?

Auditory skills include the following: Continue reading