- Represents: Listening, understanding, speaking, and early literacy
- Unlocking this door: Fosters confidence in expression and comprehension
- Key Activities: Storytelling, rhymes, vocabulary games, conversations
Refers to children’s ability to understand (receptive language) and use (expressive language) language. This includes:
- Listening and comprehension
- Vocabulary expansion
- Speaking clearly and effectively
- Using non-verbal communication (gestures, facial expressions)
Key Milestones:
Babbling, saying first words, forming sentences, storytelling, following directions.
This checklist is designed to help parents and caregivers observe and support children’s holistic development at home.
☐ Understands simple instructions
☐ Listens to stories with interest
☐ Follows two- or three-step directions
☐ Speaks in full sentences
☐ Uses a wide vocabulary
☐ Asks and answers questions clearly
☐ Engages in conversation and storytelling