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Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures
Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures March 22, 2019

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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.
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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? September 8, 2015

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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.
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Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary
Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary June 2, 2014

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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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