Child Development at WHS
Published on Sep 11, 2017
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What was your favorite picture book?
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My Favorite
Baus's Favorite
What are the benefits of reading to children?
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Language Acquisition
1.4 million more words
Most kids have a vocab of 10,000 words by age 5. - adults have about 40,000 according to 2016 study
How do kids acquire rich language skills? Reading
60% of 3rd grades not proficient in reading - predicts who will not graduate
How do kids acquire rich language skills? Reading
60% of 3rd grades not proficient in reading - predicts who will not graduate
Science of Seuss
The Reason We Love His Books
Science of Seuss - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-waves/201406/the-neurobiology...
The repetition, rhythm and rhyme help children to process specific sounds and fine tune connections between auditory and language networks in the brain.
This is the same science of why kids need nursery rhymes and poetry.
The repetition, rhythm and rhyme help children to process specific sounds and fine tune connections between auditory and language networks in the brain.
This is the same science of why kids need nursery rhymes and poetry.
“When I say to a parent, "read to a child", I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate.” Mem Fox
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What Are the Best Books for
- 0-2
- 2-4
- 4-7
- 7-9
- 9-14
- 14-18
0-2 - How babies see illustrations. How long they sit still. Simple content, repetition, rhyming, bright colors, interaction.
2-4 - Concept books about letters and numbers. Nursery rhymes. Word books for vocabulary. Picture books with simple plots, strong illustrations, doing things kids are proud of. Wordless books good.
4-7 - Increasing independence and learning about world. Interact with other kids and begin school. Beginning reader books to practice reading.
7-9 Becoming readers and begin to try to understand the perspectives. Consider past and future. Starting novels.
9-14 - ready for more complicated plots. Historical and sci--fi. See other perspectives
14-18 - Ready for tougher issues and readingf.
2-4 - Concept books about letters and numbers. Nursery rhymes. Word books for vocabulary. Picture books with simple plots, strong illustrations, doing things kids are proud of. Wordless books good.
4-7 - Increasing independence and learning about world. Interact with other kids and begin school. Beginning reader books to practice reading.
7-9 Becoming readers and begin to try to understand the perspectives. Consider past and future. Starting novels.
9-14 - ready for more complicated plots. Historical and sci--fi. See other perspectives
14-18 - Ready for tougher issues and readingf.
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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
- STIMULATION NEEDED FOR GROWTH
- KIDS WITH NO VARIETY 3-5 YEARS BEHIND PEERS
- 1.4 MILLION MORE WORDS
Connections in the brain.
Some children hear 1.4 million more than others if read to 5 times a day. Not read to equals
to 4000+ words by kindergarten.
Early language exposure affects the way language networks are built in the brain.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-waves/201705/the-magic-readin...
Some children hear 1.4 million more than others if read to 5 times a day. Not read to equals
to 4000+ words by kindergarten.
Early language exposure affects the way language networks are built in the brain.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-waves/201705/the-magic-readin...
PERONALITY DEVELOPMENT
- MY FEELINGS ARE COMMON.
- EXPLORE DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS.
- SHOW DIFFERENT WAYS TO DEAL WITH EMOTION.
- WE EXPERIENCE MANY, CONFLICTING EMOTIONS.
- GLAZER
Personality - the traits that give each person a unique style of reacting to the world.
SOCIALIZATION
- REGULATES BEHAVIOR
- PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH
- PERPETUATE SOCIAL ORDER
When the child learns the ways of groups, so they can act acceptably within the group.
If children do not understand themselves and believe they are important, how can they value anyone else?
Unique traits that give each person a unique style of reaction to other people, places, things and ideas.
SOCIALIZATION HELPS
- CONTROL AGGRESSION
- UNDERSTAND FEELINGS OF OTHERS
How to Choose
the Right Book for the Right Reader at the Right Time
