linguistic approach

a method of reading instruction that applies what the child already knows about language from having learned to speak it. Letters and sound equivalents are taught by being embedded in meaningful words with regular spelling patterns to maximize the similarities between the familiar spoken language and the unfamiliar written language.

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January 3rd 2025

prenatal care

health care and educational services provided to or obtained by a woman during pregnancy. Such services are intended to prevent complications and decrease the risk of maternal or fetal mortality.