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Learning the meaning of ‘where’
Why is this important?
Wh- questions are an integral part of everyday conversations and routines (e.g. ‘Where’s your coat?’). Children need to be able to follow these instructions to be able to respond appropriately to questions and to move from a concrete to a more abstract level.
What to do
Adult: ‘Where’s the ball?’
Child: ‘Ball.’
Adult: ‘Where’s the ball? On the table.’
Adult: ‘Where’s the ball? The ball’s on the …?’