Language Development Milestones
Piper (2012) states, “Cognitive development occurs before children are able to use language. Once they begin to acquire language, that growth is accelerated because language and cognition are intricately linked” (p.166). Having an understanding of the child’s development is essential to support the creation of appropriate learning activities based on children’s developmental stages.
You will explore the cognitive and language development milestones and consider what activities you would recommend to parents/guardians to ensure optimum cognitive development to enhance learning in children 0 to 3years of age.
To prepare for your discussion,
Refer to the Week 3 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success on this discussion.
Read: Piper, T. (2012).
Chapter 5: Language and Cognitive Growth
Chapter 6: Developmental Milestones
View the following videos:
Age 2 Cognitive Development Milestones(Links to an external site.)
Age 2 Language Milestones(Links to an external site.)
Age 3 Cognitive Development Milestones(Links to an external site.)
Age 3 Language Milestones(Links to an external site.)
Review the All Developmental Milestones: Guide to Baby’s Speech and Language Development. https://pathways.org/milestones/communication/(Links to an external site.)
For your initial discussion, address the following in your post, including evidence from the readings to support your response:
Describe the major milestones for cognitive and language development in children 0 to 3. Include at least three major milestones from 0 to 1 year, 1 year to 2 years, and 2 years to 3 years of age.
Explain one activity at each level that families could engage in to support cognitive and language development in the home.
In the textbook Chapter 5, cognitive development is explained in tandem with language acquisition. Developing activities that promote positive cognitive development and language acquisition learning experiences is a practice that early childhood professionals engage in frequently.
In this discussion, you will develop a language development activity for your selected developmental level.
To prepare for your discussion,
Refer to the Week 3 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success on this discussion.
For your initial discussion, address the following in your post, including evidence from the readings to support your lesson:
Title your post the title of your lesson plan and chosen developmental level (infant, toddler, preschool). For example, “Exploring Familiar Objects with Toddlers.”
Create an activity that supports cognitive and language development that is developmentally appropriate for the chosen developmental level.
