Communicative skills develop when there's something meaningful for children to communicate about-when they are taking an active role.
Lilian KatzOf course children benefit from positive feedback. But praise and rewards are not the only methods of reinforcement. More emphasisshould be place on appreciation--reinforcement related explicitly and directly to the content of the child's interest and efforts.
Lilian KatzWhen children are truly involved in the scientific process they gain understanding, knowledge, and life skills. They deepen their awareness of what's going on around them and how others contribute to their well-being.
Lilian Katz