Supporting Language Development in Early
\nChildhood
\nSupporting Language Development in Early Childhood
\nFor more than a decade, my fourth-floor office window overlooked
\nthe preschool and kindergarten play yard of our university
\nlaboratory school. On mild fall and spring mornings, the doors of
\nthe classrooms swung open, and sand table, easels, and large
\nblocks spilled out into a small courtyard. Alongside the building
\nwas a grassy area with jungle gyms, swings, a playhouse, and a
\nflower garden planted by the children. Beyond it lay a circular
\npath lined with tricycles and wagons. Each day, the setting was
\nalive with activity.
\nThe years from 2 to 6 are often called \u201cthe play years,\u201d since play
\nblossoms during this time and supports every aspect of
\ndevelopment. Our discussion opens with the physical attainments
\nof early childhood\u2014growth in body size and improvements in
\nmotor coordination. We look at genetic and environmental factors
\nthat support these changes and at their intimate connection with
\nother domains of development.
\nThen we explore early childhood cognition, beginning with
\nPiaget\u2019s preoperational stage. Recent research, along with
\nVygotsky\u2019s sociocultural theory and information processing,
\nextends our understanding of preschoolers\u2019 cognitive
\ncompetencies. Next, we address factors that contribute to early
\nchildhood mental development\u2014the home environment, the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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