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Ivy Waters International Standards · EY-E-01

Expressive Vocabulary & Needs Communication

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EY-E-01Ages 3–5 · Early Years · English

Expressive Vocabulary & Needs Communication

English & Pre-Literacy Foundations

Your child can speak in full, simple sentences (3 to 5 words) to express their thoughts, ask questions, tell a simple story, and make their immediate physical needs known to adults.

In real life

Your child brings you an empty cup and says, "Want more water," or points out the window and calls, "Look, a big dog!"

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