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Levels of Understanding and Abstract Language

by | 27th June 2019 | Understanding Language

By 5 typically developing children are starting to develop their understanding of more abstract language and beginning to use verbal reasoning these abilities help them participate and engage in learning within the classroom and to continue to develop social skills. Children in this age group should be using their own experience to think about past and future events, sequence and tell stories, predicting what others may say, feel or do.

It is important to know which level of understanding your child is on to help explain things to them and support their on going development. Please click here to see the information sheet for more information.