Complete Mom Language Volume 3--6 years old

Author: Zhao Bingbo
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: 3-6 years is a critical period for language development. Children's language development is reflected in aspects such as phonetics, grammar, oral expression skills, and speech functions. Children's language development is interconnected with and mutually promotes their cognitive and social development. Therefore, in family education, attention should be paid to cultivating children's language abilities. Children's correct pronunciation ability is related to the maturation of their speech apparatus and the level of brain development. Every normal child's pronunciation ability improves rapidly in the early years of life. The period of 3-4 years is a time when pronunciation ability improves very quickly. Under adult guidance, children around 4 years old basically master all the phonetic elements of their native language. The period of 3-4 years is the key time for cultivating children's correct pronunciation. During this period, children can learn any sound of any language. After the age of 4, pronunciation begins to stabilize. The older a child gets, the harder it becomes to learn new sounds. Therefore, parents should pay attention to cultivating children's correct pronunciation ability during this period of 3-4 years. The cultivation of correct pronunciation in children should be done randomly in daily life. Suitable content can be chosen to engage in conversations with children, targeting pronunciation issues. For example, if a child needs to practice pronouncing the sound of "eat," parents can ask them, "What did you eat at kindergarten today?" after they come home. Research shows that when children follow adults in reading nursery rhymes or other literary works, their pronunciation accuracy is generally higher. Therefore, parents should often use this method to cultivate their children's correct pronunciation. When parents read nursery rhymes, their pronunciation should be correct and their speed moderate. When the child repeats, parents should listen carefully and repeat the correct pronunciation if they notice any mistakes.