Communication: Preschool Children Flashcards
Who said, “Communication works for those who work at it?”
John Powell
Preschoolers are ___ and ___ communicators. They communicate primarily through ____, but they also rely on gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors.
- able and ready communicators
- language
What are the 3 aspects of language and communication that caregivers can think about?
- Receptive language
- Expressive language
- Conversation skills
- At what month do children babble?
- Say their first words?
- Use combined words?
- Elaborate vocabularies and know basic grammar rules?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- End of their second year
- 4 to 5 year old
During this year, children increase their vocabulary, use longer and more complex sentences, engage in problem-solving, and talk about more that will happen in the future. They talk about things that happened in the past as well as things that will happen in the future.
Preschool year
Think of these as guidelines to help you understand and identify typical patters of growth and development, or to help you know when and what to look for as young children mature.
Milestones
When it comes to Language and Communication Developmental Milestones in Preschool, children aged 3 are able to:
- Carry on a conversation using at least ___ or more back-and-forth exchanges.
- Ask ___, ___, ___, or ____ questions.
- Say what ____ is ___ in a picture book.
- Say ___ when asked.
- ___ ___ enough for others to ____ most of the time.
- Uses sentences that are ___ or ___ words long.
- Carry on a conversation using at least two or more back-and-forth exchanges.
- Ask who, what, where, or why questions.
- Say what action is happening in a picture book.
- Say first name when asked.
- Talks well enough for others to understand most of the time.
- Uses sentences that are 3 or 4 words long.
When it comes to Language and Communication Developmental Milestones in Preschool, children aged 4 are able to:
- Say sentences that are __ or more words.
- Say some words from a familiar ___ or ___ or ___.
- Talk about at least one thing that ____.
- ____ simple questions.
- Say ___ and ___ ___ when asked.
- Know some basic rules of ___, such as correctly using “he” or “she”.
- Say sentences that are 4 or more words.
- Say some words from a familiar song or story or nursery rhyme.
- Talk about at least one thing that happened during their day.
- Answer simple questions.
- Say first and last name when asked.
- Know some basic rules of **grammar* such as correctly using “he” or “she”.
When it comes to Language and Communication Developmental Milestones in Preschool, children aged 5 are able to:
- Tells a story with at least ___ events that they’ve either heard about, or made up.
- ___ simple questions about a book or story read or told to them.
- Carries on conversation using at least __ or more back-and-forth exchanges.
- Uses or recognizes ___ ___.
- Can define common items by ___.
- Tells a simple story using ___ sentences.
- Tells a story with at least two events that they’ve either heard about, or made up.
- Answer simple questions about a book or story read or told to them.
- Carries on conversation using at least 3 or more back-and-forth exchanges.
- Uses or recognizes simple rhymes.
- Can define common items by use
- Tells a simple story using full sentences.
When it comes to Possible Warning Signs of Language and Communication Delays in Preschoolers, what to watch out for in 3 year-olds?
- Drools or has very unclear speech
- Doesn’t speak in sentences
- Doesn’t understand simple instructions
- Doesn’t make eye contact
When it comes to Possible Warning Signs of Language and Communication Delays in Preschoolers, what to watch out for in 4 year-olds?
- Can’t retell a favorite story
- Doesn’t follow a 3-part command
- Doesn’t use “me” and “you” correctly
- Speaks unclearly
- Ignores other children and doesn’t respond to people outside of the family.
When it comes to Possible Warning Signs of Language and Communication Delays in Preschoolers, what to watch out for in 5 year-olds?
- Can’t give first and last name
- Doesn’t use plurals or past tense properly
- Doesn’t talk about daily activities or experiences
- Doesn’t respond to people or responds only superficially
The ability to understand and comprehend language or what others say. Children begin to understand more words, longer sentences, and more elaborate questions. They begin to understand new descriptive words such as “soft,” “hard,” etc.
It is essential for success in preschool as children need to understand how to follow directions and listen to their teachers.
Receptive language
The ability to use words and speak or to express themselves through words, gestures, and expressions. They communicate about their actions, emotions, needs, and ideas. They also respond to what others are saying.
Expressive communication
Conversations involve both (understanding) and (expressing).
Receptive and expressive communication
