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

2013
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
https://mtbt.fpg.unc.edu/sites/mtbt.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/BabyTalk_WEB.pdf

Resource Type: 

  • Print

Topic: 

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

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
  • Language and Literacy Experiences
  • Child Development and Learning

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