A person's brain can use external tools to help with thinking. Speaking thoughts aloud is one such tool. This behavior is a normal part of cognitive development.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's brain can use external tools to help with thinking.
Speaking thoughts aloud is one such tool. This behavior is a normal part of cognitive development.
A child talks to themselves to help their brain work. Speaking thoughts aloud helps the child organize ideas. It helps the child solve problems. The child's voice is a tool for thinking.
A parent hears their child speaking aloud while playing. The parent might worry this is strange. A teacher explains that the child is using their voice to think. The child is directing their own play and learning.
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