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More Than Baby Talk: 10 Ways to Promote the Language and Communication Skills of Infants and Toddlers

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This article offers ten practices that early childhood educators can engage in to promote language development and communication skills in infants and toddlers. On the left are links to each practice with research findings and practical suggestions. A list of related resources is also available. A PDF version is available at: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/sites/fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/reports-and-policy-briefs/FPG_BabyTalk_WEB_2013.pdf
Publication Date
2013

Topic: 

  • Interaction
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Embedded interventions
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools

Resource Type: 

  • Print

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

Language for Learning: Infants and Toddlers

About
This video demonstrates the teacher’s role in using language to support the young child’s development.
Publication Date
2011

Topic: 

  • Environment
  • Accommodations and Modifications
  • Family
  • Interaction
  • Social-emotional development
  • Peer Supports
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Embedded interventions
  • Teaming and Collaboration
  • Inclusion

Resource Type: 

  • Video

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children with Disabilities
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

Importance of Home Language Series (English and Spanish)

About
Intended for staff and families of dual language learners, this series of handouts contain basic information on the benefits of dual language learning and the value of maintaining the home language.
Publication Date
2013

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Family Engagement
  • Interaction
  • Social-emotional development
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Embedded interventions
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools
  • Inclusion

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

How Does Your Child Hear and Talk?

About
This page contains links to information outlining the development of a child’s communication skills from birth to five years. Each link contains a summary of the typical milestones for each year in hearing and understanding, and talking, and what parents can do to support the child’s development. A Spanish version is also available.
Publication Date
2013

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Inclusion

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children with Disabilities
  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

Challenging Common Myths About Young English Language Learners

About
In this article, Linda Espinosa addresses six commonly myths about the language development of young English language learners. A Chinese translation is also available.
Publication Date
2010

Topic: 

  • Accommodations and Modifications
  • Social-emotional development
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • Embedded interventions
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools
  • Teaming and Collaboration
  • Inclusion

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Print

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

First 2000 Days

About
The website by first2000days.org provides information on useful research supporting the importance of the early years and the benefits of quality early childcare and intervention (especially in the context of North Carolina). Included in each section are related video clips and fact sheets. The website also provides information on avenues for individuals to advocate for early childhood issues.
Publication Date
2014

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Interaction
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools
  • Leadership
  • Policy

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Video

Brain Development (ZERO TO THREE)

About
This webpage from ZERO TO THREE provides a variety of resources including video clips on brain development with topics such as nurturing healthy development, fostering skills for success in school, and early math learning.

Topic: 

  • Environment
  • Family
  • Family Engagement
  • Interaction
  • Social-emotional development
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • STEM
  • Early Intervention
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools
  • Teaming and Collaboration

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets
  • Video
  • Print
  • Podcast

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners
  • Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma

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