{"id":3039,"date":"2026-10-21T18:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=3039"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:43:43","slug":"lesson-1-recognizing-and-using-first-words","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/embarkers-language-arts-6-12-months\/lessons\/lesson-1-recognizing-and-using-first-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 1: Recognizing and Using First Words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sofia\u2019s mom, Dr. Okafor, smiles as Sofia toddles across the living room, waving her favorite book and saying \u201cMama!\u201d clearly for the first time. \u00a0The family pauses their conversation to cheer for Sofia, who now tries to say \u201cball\u201d and \u201cbye-bye,\u201d practicing her new words with everyone she meets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Encourage first spoken words and understanding<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Support naming and basic word use<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Objectives:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Recognize and try to say familiar words.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Use words, signs, or gestures to indicate needs or interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Your baby begins to communicate with intention<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Foundation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Previous naming, imitation, and routines<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        What Happens Next:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Ready for more words and short phrases<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Skill Progression:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Saying first words<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Using words\/signs for needs (\u201cmore,\u201d \u201cmama\u201d)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Repeat favorite words often.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Pair words with actions (\u201cwave bye-bye\u201d)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Celebrate every new attempt at a word.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Toys, family photos, daily routines<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Differentiation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • For less verbal babies, encourage signs and gestures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Use routines for word reinforcement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Integration:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Practice new words during meals, play, and outings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Parent Simulation Tip:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Mark first words on a family chart or memory book<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Interactive Activities:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • Individual: Naming games<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Group: Family \u201cword parade\u201d (each person picks a word to repeat)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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