
COMMUNICATION
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Is the foundation for learning & development.
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Begins from conception & develops throughout a persons life.
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Is one of the most important skills a tamaiti will learn.
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Varies & develops at different rates.
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Every tamaiti is unique.
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Research has shown that tamariki who understand & use multiple languages are at an advantage.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
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Talk about what is happening around your tamaiti.
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Be face to face when you are talking with your tamaiti.
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Look at books with your tamāiti & talk about the pictures.
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Slowly introduce new words to their vocabulary.
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Turn off technology.