Understanding the Stages of Language Development in Children

Language development in children is a journey! From cooing as babies to speaking fluently, each stage is crucial for building communication skills. Check out our infographic to explore the key stages of language growth and how you can support your child during each phase. 📚👶
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1. Language Development
Stages of
in Children
PRE-LINGUISTIC STAGE
(0-6 MONTHS)
Involves nonverbal communication,
laying the foundation for
language development through
crying, cooing, and gestures.
BABBLING STAGE (6-12
MONTHS)
Children start experimenting
with sounds and say their
first simple words like
"mama" or "dada.
TELEGRAPHIC STAGE
(12-18 MONTHS)
Toddlers say their first
words, following simple
instructions and starting
to understand basic
commands.
SINGLE-WORD STAGE
(18-24 MONTHS)
Toddlers use single words
to convey complete
thoughts, such as "milk" or
"up.
TWO-WORD STAGE
(24-36 MONTHS)
Children combine two
words to form basic
sentences like "want toy"
or "go park.
MULTI-WORD
STAGE (3-5 YEARS)
Children communicate
fluently with correct
grammar and can engage in
detailed conversations.