Preschool language, The child can ask questions, tell stories, and use grammar correctly most of the time (3–5 years)., School age development, Children expand their vocabulary, learn to read, and understand jokes and figurative language., One-word stage, The child begins to produce their first meaningful words like “mama” or “ball,” around 12 months., Babbling, Repetition of consonant-vowel combinations like “ba-ba” or “da-da,” usually between 4–10 months., Cooing, Soft, vowel-like sounds (such as “oooh” or “ahhh”) made around 6–8 weeks of age., Gurgling, Throaty or bubbly sounds babies make when amused or exploring their voice., Crying , The first vocal communication used from birth to express needs like hunger or discomfort., Vocabulary spurt, A rapid increase in the number of words a child can say, usually between 18–24 months., Telegraphic speech, Short two or three word combinations like “Daddy go work” or “More juice,” around age 2..

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