http://www.multilingualdevelopment.net/2007/04/14/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development-2/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:08:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.multilingualdevelopment.net/2007/04/14/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15 lilya Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:10:25 +0000 http://www.multilingualdevelopment.net/2007/04/14/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development-2/#comment-15 I have found that the most effective and easiest way to facilitate expressive language skills, while simultaneously boosting self esteem, is to offer a child choice. Not only does this simple, effortless strategy empower the child to have control over the environment, it also requires a toddler to communicate their wants/needs verbally. This sends a clear message that non-verbal communication is not an adequate way to meet their needs. I have found that the most effective and easiest way to facilitate expressive language skills, while simultaneously boosting self esteem, is to offer a child choice. Not only does this simple, effortless strategy empower the child to have control over the environment, it also requires a toddler to communicate their wants/needs verbally. This sends a clear message that non-verbal communication is not an adequate way to meet their needs.

]]> http://www.multilingualdevelopment.net/2007/04/14/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8 lilya Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:57:41 +0000 http://www.multilingualdevelopment.net/2007/04/14/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development-2/#comment-8 What has worked for you? What has worked for you?

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