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phonological awareness

An awareness of speech sounds and sound patterns that supports later speech and literacy.

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How children learn to communicate

How children learn to communicate

Communication starts before first words Communication skills development is deeply social. Newborns cry to signal discomfort, and over the first months they begin to quiet to familiar voices, gaze at faces, and respond to rhythm and tone. These early exchanges are not just emotional; they help organize attention and lay the groundwork for language learning. […]