Word Power of the Very Young
Before they turn 2, most children have a vocabulary of about 50 words. From 1st to 5th grades, according to some estimates, their vocabulary increases by about 30,000 words. That's 20 words a day! How can they do that? Part of the answer lies in the fact that…
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