Little People Big World “Kids Social Group” (Ongoing Course) – 3 to 7 yrs. Old

Little People Big World “Kids Social Group”

During this class, learners will build their communication skills and talk with other children their age. They will also be invited to show off some of their favorite things they love through “show and tell”. As we engage in conversation, I will ask open-ended questions and allow all learners reply if they would like. Please know that I will encourage all learns to share their ideas and thoughts, but if they want to just listen and enjoy that is ok also. The topics that will be covered weekly are below and they will also give each learner an opportunity to think about questions and thoughts they might have.

As one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood, learning to communicate is key for children to interact with the persons in their world and to have their needs met. Few tasks in early childhood are as important as this one! Communication development for young children includes gaining the skills to understand and to express thoughts, feelings, and information. Understanding communication begins before birth (during pregnancy) and continues through life, as a child hears, sees, and interprets information from other people. The expression of communication or a child’s language begins with head, eye, and body movements, as well as through simple vocalizations and hand motions. Language expression progresses to words, sentences, and conversations through many methods including gestures, spoken words, sign language, pictorial language systems, and communication boards. It is essential that a child have one of these functional means of expressive language before going to kindergarten.