ECS-425 TOPIC 3 DQ 1 AND 2

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ECS-425 TOPIC 3 DQ 1 AND 2 Studies have found that musical experiences in early childhood support and accelerate language acquisition. Describe one musical activity that would be appropriate for each of the following age group. Music plays a crucial role in facilitating a child’s language skills. To quicken language acquisition, here are some musical activities that are suitable for various age groups: 1. Singing lullabies and simple tunes can introduce newborns to the rhythm and melody of language. While feeding, changing, or at bedtime, you can repeat words and phrases in these songs to help infants recognize and comprehend language patterns. For instance, you could sing, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." 2. Interactive songs with actions can help toddlers connect words with their meanings. At this age, children can start to engage more actively with music. An example of such a song is "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)." 3. For preschoolers, rhyme and rhythm games can help them understand language structure and develop phonological awareness. For example, they can play games like "One, two, buckle my shoe; three, four, knock at the door." 4. For school-age children, songwriting and musical storytelling can help them express their ideas and feelings, expand their vocabulary, and develop their narrative skills. For instance, they can create their own songs or musical stories like "Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a brave knight who would save the day. It is always best to make these activities fun and engaging so that children can enjoy the process of learning and exploring language through music. Janet Woodson Marketing. (n.d.). Music: an important element in children’s development . Www.kinderpedia.co. https://www.kinderpedia.co/musica-childrens-development.html

DQ2 Olivia is a new student in the three’s preschool class at a childcare center. She is very quiet and does not seem to speak or understand as many words as the other children in the class and consistently speaks in one- or two-word phrases. She is easily frustrated when trying to communicate her needs. At what point would you involve her family or school specialists? Describe one activity that her teacher could do with her to support language development. It may be necessary for educators to monitor Olivia's progress and compare it with typical developmental milestones. If Olivia's language skills lag significantly behind her peers, it might be best to involve her family and school specialists earlier rather than later. Depending on the severity of the delay and the level of her frustration, this could happen after a few weeks of observation. It is important to approach the family with sensitivity, provide specific observations, and express concern without making a diagnosis. One approach that could help improve Olivia's language development is a reading session using a picture book. The teacher can conduct this either one-on-one or in a small group. They can choose a book with simple, clear pictures, and repetitive text. During the session, the teacher can point to the pictures and name the objects or characters. They can also pause at critical points to ask Olivia basic questions, such as "What is this?" or "What is the dog doing?" This prompts Olivia to use her language to describe the pictures. The teacher can also demonstrate correct pronunciation and sentence structure for Olivia. Janet

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