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"The ability to listen is as important as the ability to speak." Sheryl Sandberg
"The ability to listen is as important as the ability to speak." Sheryl Sandberg
Time to Talk
Time to Talk
Good communication helps us to express our ideas and feelings effectively, and to understand the emotions and thoughts of others in turn. As a result, it plays an important role in creating positive relationships, building self-esteem and enhancing our learning. Talkative children also make curious learners.
Furthermore, research has found that vocabulary at the age of five is a strong predictor of the qualifications achieved at school leaving age and beyond ( Feinstein, L and Duckworth K, 2006).
Take the time to talk and keep busy - a healthy, varied lifestyle gives children a lot to talk about and feeds their love of learning.
Reading regularly to children from an early age can make a huge difference to their brain development. It also develops general knowledge, vocabulary and shows them books are important. Encouraging children to read familiar, as well as new stories at home can also help develop their fluency (reading speed), sight word recognition, grammar and imagination.
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