Welcome!
Welcome to the Early Advantage
“Window of Opportunity” newsletter. In this and future issues, we will
share with you the latest discoveries in children‘s language learning. We’ll include
recent research, interesting facts, fun activities for kids
and heartwarming stories from both our personal experiences and those of other Early
Advantage families.
What is the “Window
of Opportunity”?
You may remember watching
your toddler picking up words at - what seemed to be - an astounding pace, naming
favorite toys, learning animal sounds and, of course, uttering her first “mama”
and “dada.” If you have had the joy of experiencing this, or are even
experiencing it right now, it probably comes as no surprise that children have an
amazing ability to learn language.
Many experts say that there are unique learning advantages that come with childhood. Others simply point to the native accents and greater proficiency achieved by young language learners. Regardless of the reasoning, researchers agree that earlier is better when it comes to language learning and second languages.
At Early Advantage, we believe that childhood is a unique “window of opportunity” to introduce languages and other new experiences that grow an appreciation for other cultures and foster a lifelong love of learning. Continue reading to learn more.
Sincerely,
Katie Lagana
Early Advantage |