Some come in not knowing their own names. By May, those children have just blossomed. I put it all to the credit of that environment, that stimulation. Thank goodness those children are brought out of their nonstimulating environment. They have the potential, but it just has not been awakened.
Bond agrees that much cognitive stimulation can be accomplished at home.
The teacher can instill this love of learning and can also work with parents to see the importance of this. In homes where language is a high priority, children will have a 20,000-word vocabulary. Language development is an important predictor in how children will succeed in school. All of these are mutually supportive to growth and development. They're so open to learning, to discoveries.