Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Learning to Communicate
Goal: Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
Skill Progression: Answers questions
Age: 8-10 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 8-10 Months.Vocalizes when asked a question
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the infant in interaction with the adult.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The infant responds vocally to the raised inflection of the adult.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Infants recognize the different vocal patterns the adult uses. Asking questions uses an upward inflection at the end. Infants learn that this inflection requires a response. Early childhood educators and parents should continue the “conversation” as long as possible.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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