
How to Teach Basic Concepts at Home
“Basic Concepts” are words that help us perceive and describe the world around us. Being able to understand and use basic concepts is fundamental to comprehending and communicating language. Everyday routines and following directions at home and at school will involve these concepts. They also support learning in various subject areas, including math and literacy. You can help reinforce your child’s skills by creating opportunities for learning naturally within everyday activities and play. The four basic concept categories involve location, quantity, time, and quality. As your child grows, the words used to describe concepts will advance in complexity, but the categories of concepts will remain the same. Here are examples of basic concepts in each category