Using Language When Working With Children

[Df Joe]

Hi everyone,

Struggling with this question and not sure if I've answered correctly:
"What do you use language for when working with children? Describe how language is incorporated into; routines, experiences and providing directions to children."

Here's what I've answered but not sure if I'm on the right track:
How language is used during:
Routines
• Conversations with children can always be a learning experience. With pre schoolers they are ready to accept instruction that contains two or three pieces of information. For example: “go into the kitchen and bring me the yellow cloth to wipe this table”.
• Intentional teaching can be incorporated. For example: “there are seven crackers left on the plate and Oscar is having one. How many are left?”
• Clear language and instruction help children to grasp concepts and respond with language and actions.

Experiences
• To gain knowledge of children's learning from the experience, their likes and dislikes, how to communicate ideas, how to extend on their learning,

Providing direction.
• When providing direction and using clear language, we can gain insight into children's developmental progress and their grasp of language.

[Lorina]

Yes, you're on the right track with your response!

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Improving Language Skills In Children

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Lorina