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Communication and Language
There are many activities that expose children to rich vocabulary and language, such as reading books and pretend play. These activities are important, but how the adult engages with the child during these activities is key.
The quality of language heard and used by the child during an activity can be enhanced by the adult using approaches and practices to further the learning opportunity.
Communication and language approaches involve intentionally acting to develop young children’s understanding of language and their ability and confidence to use language, and other strategies, to communicate effectively. They are based on the idea that children’s language development benefits from approaches that support communication through talking and non-verbal expression.