Children may have difficulty understanding spoken language both at home and in the class. Things to look for; Difficulty following instructions, they may appear to understand but carry out either half the instruction or not at all. They may become angry if questioned...
Play continues to be crucial to support on-going language and communication development at this age. Role play involves using imagination, where children are able to pretend to be somebody or something else. They copy and practice words they have heard others say...
Use their name and gain eye contact with your child before giving them an instruction Get down to the child’s level Call their name first, gain eye contact Go to a quieter room. Try switching the TV, radio or other distractions off before talking to them Only...
Some of the possible reasons are listed below. Some children may have more than one of the possible reasons for difficulties. Hearing loss / glue ear General delayed development Tiredness Tasks are too easy and they become bored Tasks are too hard and they switch off...
At this age good attention skills are needed to help children listen, process and remember what is being said by adults and learn within the classroom. It helps develop play skills and enables them to explore for longer. It helps develop longer social interactions...
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