Speak to them with high expectations of awareness.
Kids are tiny adults who haven't learned what you've learned. They're not stupid, and they're not puppies (granted, many of them can do the same tricks)
If a child doesn't know a word, teach it to them within a frame of reference that they can follow. Don't tell them they'll understand when they're older - take the time to explain it to them NOW.
Use drawings, puppets, tell a story, remind them of a time this truth was self evident... but tell them!
My Father used to say "if he's old enough to ask, he's old enough to know" - wise words.
Kids are tiny adults who haven't learned what you've learned. They're not stupid, and they're not puppies (granted, many of them can do the same tricks)
If a child doesn't know a word, teach it to them within a frame of reference that they can follow. Don't tell them they'll understand when they're older - take the time to explain it to them NOW.
Use drawings, puppets, tell a story, remind them of a time this truth was self evident... but tell them!
My Father used to say "if he's old enough to ask, he's old enough to know" - wise words.
