The Georgia Early Learning Standards Activity Guides may - gapitc

Young children learn the meaning of words through experience. For example,
a child learns the position word “up” as she climbs the stairs and an adult says
“up.” A child who is unable to walk or climb could learn the meaning of “up”
when she lifts a ball and someone says “up.”
Teachers should use language throughout the day to label their own and
children’s activities and ideas. This will help children learn the meaning of
new words.
It is generally believed that children can follow multi-step directions equal
to their age! Keep directions simple and direct. Directions or steps learned
in a song or finger play are much easier to recall (Head, shoulders, knees
and toes!)
Read books to children daily to help them learn new words and concepts,and
to label things in their environment.
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