Building a Child’s Vocabulary

Research suggests that the more words parents speak to their toddlers, the larger their kids’ vocabularies. But do the circumstances in which the child hears those words also matter? Researchers looked at the power of over-head words vs. directed words that are part of a conversation or interaction. Read this short article and watch this video, in English or Spanish, and see what you think.

Resource Type: 

  • Video

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Infants, Toddlers, and Twos