For language acquisition, a child must be exposed to a great deal of language of a standard quality to be able to learn the same. For instance, it is believed that the child of a talkative mother talks more. Therefore, factors that facilitate language development are:
Parental interactions: Constant interaction of the educated and interested parents and family members with the child by spending time talking with the child, telling stories helps in development of language.
Educational and stimulating play material: Availability of books, pictures, magazines, toys and stimulating play material, playing with other children influence the development of language in children.
Opportunities for excursions: Opportunities for excursions and outings to a variety of places facilitate the child’s interactions with different people in their environment.
Exposure to Audiovisual aids: Exposure to television, audio-visual aids, puppet play, films and other plays help the child to develop their language skills.
ECE teacher with good speech: Preschool teacher serves as a role model to the children. A teacher with good speech helps children to gain good communication skills.
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