Language
Our youngest children begin by learning the sounds of letters. Children proceed to practice using interesting objects and identifying their initial sounds: dog, pot, bed. After a child masters a few sounds, s/he can begin combining them to create a word. Again, small objects engage the child and guide their success: cat, mop, top. Using the moveable alphabet, children can form words even before their hands have the motor control for successful writing.
At the same time, the child is developing the fine motor skills to write. They may initially write on a chalk board, or easy-erase board before deciding to record their work on paper. For this reason, children can work extensively in language before writing anything down on paper.
Going beyond the basics, words combine into sentences and stories. Children progress along the pathway of reading and writing using objects, prompts, and materials that sustain their interest while offering gradually more challenging tasks.
Some of the older children will investigate grammar, learning about nouns and verbs.
