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V has always been a language child and started spe V has always been a language child and started speaking early. By 18m, she was speaking in full sentences and using amazing vocabulary. V2 on the other hand is more about movement. She can climb, jump, control her movement and a refined sense of grasps while her language is limited to a few words. Although I've worked with non-verbal children before, parenting these 2 has taught me the most important lesson in language development - accept and meet the child where they are. It's never too early or late to talk to and read to your baby. Babies absorb language even when in utero, and you can talk to your baby about what you are doing to them, your routine or simply pause while talking and wait for their responses- Even if the response is blowing a raspberry or eye contact. Let's talk baby written by Stephanie Ciatti is a wonderful book for babies 0-18m. A SLP herself, the book also contains beautiful and practical tips to use it while reading, to specifically develop language for your baby. The book follows the adventures of a tiny whale calf. Why I find the book recommendable - Simple first words that appeal and mean something to babies - Plenty of repetition, and scope for supplementing with gestures (eg. Num num num) - Clean white pages with soft watercolour illustrations, and, minimalistic yet attractive text. Super easy for young eyes to focus. - Open ended enough to be used by toddlers as well - eg tracing the lines, story baskets, etc. - The tips by SLP and a page dedicated to the early speech sounds babies make. The book just launched yesterday and is available on @ninewisepublishing Whenever I get queries about delayed speech, although you may want to hear that it is okay, I always ask you to get a professional opinion because early screening is underestimated in a country like ours. It brings me joy therefore, that books like this one that focus specifically on the importance of language for babies are created. Remember, reading, writing, and all that jazz comes later, but the desire to communicate is something only YOU can inculcate in your child, early on. Disclaimer: The book was sent by the publisher for my thoughts on it #ammatoday
If I had a book every time I was asked this questi If I had a book every time I was asked this question, I would need a new house to store the new books. I know social media has conditioned us with beautiful images of children playing in inviting playrooms with exquisite toys. I work with toy companies consulting, designing and testing toys. I also recommend many toys here. But I also think it is my responsibility to remind you that it is perfectly okay, if your child is not interested in a toy. Check last slide to know what I mean. :) #ammatoday #playbasedlearning #independentplay #playistheworkofthechild #playmatters #learningmontessori #learnthroughplay #montessoriindia #montessoriathome #montessoriguide #earlylearning101 #eyfs #indianeducator #iteachtoo #playideas #toysofinstagram #montessoritoys #montessoritoddler #gentleparenting_memes #montessoriparenting
#ammatoday_shelfawareness Okay, I loveee Britta T #ammatoday_shelfawareness Okay, I loveee Britta Teckentrup, especially her quirky illustrations that have a life of their own. In fact, I remember sourcing this particular book from her odd one series during a Black Friday sale. I like this book over I spy books like Where's Wally because there is organized clutter that doesn't overwhelm, and a rhyme on each page that tells you exactly what to look for - one animal that is different from the others of the same species. I also love that poring over images helps children focus and appreciate details better. Plus, visual discrimination is an important pre-reading skill. But, I do understand that this is difficult to source at a reasonable price and time frame in India. While I really do think you should read this book to your child, here are some alternatives that promote visual discrimination beautifully, that you can own. 1. Look up by Aditi Dilip A similar theme - birds, kites, butterflies where you spot one that is sleeping or makes a curved loop. 2. DK Spot the difference A fun odd one out book, it presents challenges like spotting differences, finding the odd one out in a row, differentiating between real and a toy, etc. 3. 100 Things by Masayuki Sebe A difficult to source book, but have found a few copies preloved. 11 delightful panaromas of elephants, mice, sheep, etc with specific challenges like spotting one animal in a bow. Great for counting challenges as well. 4. We are Different by Manjulla Padmanabhan This is for slightly older preschoolers, and presents fun challenges focusing on tiny details - eg snail shell coils or hair of children or direction of ants. I particularly love the Indian cultural motifs. Swipe to see images. I hope you're enjoying this series as much as me. But tell me, what attracts you when it comes to book designs - clutter or minimalist design? Me- I love organized chaos. 😁 #ammatoday #ammatoday_books #raiseareader #raisingreaders #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #shelfawareness #bookishmomsandbeyond #readtoyourchild #readeveryday #readaloudcollective #readingtokids
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