Communicating and expressing thoughts and needs.
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When does this skill typically develop?
When does this skill typically develop?
Children begin developing expressive language during the early childhood years (birth to age 5).
What it looks like
What it looks like
A child communicates thoughts, wants, and needs through gestures, sounds, and words.
Why is it critical to reading success?
Why is it critical to reading success?
Expressive language is a foundational skill in learning to read. Expressive language helps children communicate and respond to thoughts and ideas about what was read. As childrens’ vocabulary skills increase, expressive language strengthens and children use more words to communicate.
How do we measure it?
How do we measure it?
Infant & Toddler IGDIs Metric: Based on percentage (%) of children scoring at or above benchmark for: Gestures, Vocalizations, Single Words, and Multiple Words.
IGDIs 3 Year Old Metric - Based on the percentage (%) of children scoring Tier I on P3 Picture Naming (Fall, Winter & Spring)
myIGDIs 4-5 Year Old Metric - Based on the percentage (%) of children scoring Tier I on Picture Naming.
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