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Step 1
Start with general conversation. Let the child lead the dialogue. Once the child has started talking, note how comfortable he seems. The child's first response will probably let you know where to direct the conversation. It is important to feed off the child and not talk over his head.
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Step 2
Physically drop to the child's level. Children can feel intimidated when speaking to adults because the child must always look up. At the start of the conversation, kneel, sit or drop into a squat so you can look the child in the eyes. The child will feel more at ease.
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Step 3
Avoid baby talk. Children will feel insulted if you talk with them below their intelligence level. Listen to the child's speaking level and discuss things in a way which she can understand without being condescending. Talk as if you were speaking to a friend, but avoid using big words that the child probably won't understand.
Comments
ragsroblar said
on 10/15/2008 Great article. Have you heard of:
Inspirational speaker Melanie Jones is the Founder and Executive Director for wwww.speaktochildren.org. Speak To Children's mission is to provide education and support to parents, teachers and children by reinforcing basic values that foster self-awareness and character development in the child. Accomplishes this by talking with children about basic concepts such as what it means to have a conscience, how it feels to appreciate others, respecting personal choices and differences, the joy of sharing, and developing self-esteem. The reason this program has been so successful is because Melanie Jones's teaching techniques reach children at their level of development. Melanie Jones also teaches her program in the privacy of families homes which we have loved. As a parent this has given us a front row seat to watch Melanie's approach and gives us a chance t
ragsroblar said
on 10/15/2008 Great article. Have you heard of:
Inspirational speaker Melanie Jones is the Founder and Executive Director for wwww.speaktochildren.org. Speak To Children's mission is to provide education and support to parents, teachers and children by reinforcing basic values that foster self-awareness and character development in the child. Accomplishes this by talking with children about basic concepts such as what it means to have a conscience, how it feels to appreciate others, respecting personal choices and differences, the joy of sharing, and developing self-esteem. The reason this program has been so successful is because Melanie Jones's teaching techniques reach children at their level of development. Melanie Jones also teaches her program in the privacy of families homes which we have loved. As a parent this has given us a front row seat to watch Melanie's approach and gives us a chance t
ragsroblar said
on 10/15/2008 Great article. Have you heard of:
Inspirational speaker Melanie Jones is the Founder and Executive Director for wwww.speaktochildren.org. Speak To Children's mission is to provide education and support to parents, teachers and children by reinforcing basic values that foster self-awareness and character development in the child. Accomplishes this by talking with children about basic concepts such as what it means to have a conscience, how it feels to appreciate others, respecting personal choices and differences, the joy of sharing, and developing self-esteem. The reason this program has been so successful is because Melanie Jones's teaching techniques reach children at their level of development. Melanie Jones also teaches her program in the privacy of families homes which we have loved. As a parent this has given us a front row seat to watch Melanie's approach and gives us a chance t
Jenci4 said
on 6/24/2008 Great article!