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S8 E8: The plea to preserve deep reading, with Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.

Science of Reading: The Podcast

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Developing Language Skills in Young Children

This chapter explores the importance of talking, reading, and singing to children aged zero to five in order to develop their language skills. It debunk the misconception that young children don't understand what their parents are saying and discusses the various aspects of reading that children learn while being read to, including phonology, print conventions, semantics, and syntax. It also highlights the role of music in learning the rhythm of speech and emphasizes the social and emotional lessons that children can gain from reading books.

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