Answer to Question 1
Newsletters can
reinforce child's acquired school understandings.
mention local family resources and events.
provide language arts growth ideas.
offer or suggest activities for parents to try at home.
discuss areas of interest concerning child language growth.
ask for items to be donated for language arts activities.
request families to provide cultural and ethnic literature, songs, storytellers, and/or objects and artifacts.
request families to share talents and hobbies at school.
Answer to Question 2
aggressive and violent behavior
decreased imagination, social cooperation, and social competence
overstimulation
poor reading comprehension
unable to persevere at tasks
pronunciation difficulties
poor mental imagery
difficulty remembering what is heard
hindered metalinguistic awareness
decreased verbal interaction with family
less ability in verbal problem solving
The major language areas of the left hemisphere of the brain.
Two language centers of the brain
Sample Exercise Program for Limited Older Adults (cont.)
The Head Start program was designed to increase the school readiness of low-income children.
In middle childhood, children spend increasing amounts of time with peers and friends.
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