Speaking

In fourth grade, my son received a handout about common courtesy. All elementary schools should incorporate a lesson about common courtesy each year! Ten Rules of Common Courtesy Show respect for others. When appropriate, say please, thank you and excuse me. After you receive a gift, make sure you write a thank you note or…

A child’s progression towards mature language typically occurs in a predictable manner. Obviously every child develops differently but in general a child’s language develops in a foreseeable pattern beginning with babbling and progressing to the ability to adapt to the style and dialect of speech, e.g., using slang with peers but formal conversation with adults….