What Is In A Name?

Early childhood is a big parade (elephants, ponies, brass bands, balloons, and confetti) of never-ending names and labels strung together. Think about how many word/name labels we throw around each day. Now add the stomping feet, the yelling/milling crowds, the clanging and blasting horns. How do we help children get to the details while the rush of "school" and its distractions are all around?