Language and Thinking for Young Children by Ruth Beechick

Stories -- 6 weeks: Build Vocabulary; Stretch Child's knowledge of things and ideas; Build a feel for fine sentences and larger language structures; Sequence, cause and effect, and other logical ways of thinking; Develop sense of wonder and imagination; Build closeness and security between parent and child
Vocabulary and Thinking Skills -- 2 months: Vocabulary and thinking skills; Learn at least one new word or concept per day
Language Games -- 2 weeks (or more as desired): Phonics sounds; Vocabulary; Learn to form good sentences; Learn to listen attentively; Learn to organize thoughts and tell things in order; Develop thinking skills; Develop memory
Memorizing -- 6 weeks: Words: vocabulary, sounds, rhymes, pronunciation; Sentences: good sentence structures, grammar principles; Thought: logic, beauty, emotion, praise, worship
Learning About Telephones -- 1-4 weeks: Use the telephone competently and politely; Use the telephone in emergencies; learn about telephone communications in our society
Enjoying Poetry -- 1 month: Recite poetry from memory; Enjoy poetry; Express his thoughts in rhythm and rhyme
Manners -- 1 month: Please, Thank you, Excuse me; Make proper introductions; Imitate good manners around him; Think and Speak in awkaward social situations; Table manners
Learning On Trips -- 2 weeks (varies): How to use Field Trips to their fullest; How to get the most out of your vacation

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