School Readiness Tips November 2024
November 05, 2024
When children participate in interactions that go back-and-forth many times, they have more opportunities to hear and practice language. Children learn the most from talking about their ideas, so let the child take the first turn to start an interesting conversation. Then, follow the child’s lead to keep the interaction going! Here are some fun ways to build back-and-forth conversations.
What Do Early Childhood Educators Think About the Learning Language and Loving It™ Program?
October 22, 2024
Two new studies shed light on what helps educators get the most out of the Learning Language and Loving It™ Program, and what impact it has on their interactions with children.
School Readiness Tips October 2024
October 16, 2024
The best way to build a child’s language is to have conversations that go back and forth a number of times whenever you’re together. Children who have more conversations with adults develop better language skills and are more successful at school. Here are some fun ideas for you to try.
Tips for Supporting Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Settings
September 23, 2024
It can be challenging to know how best to support dual language learners in the classroom, especially if you don’t speak a child’s home language. Here are four tips to help you create a supportive learning environment for these children.
Just Being in the Same Classroom Is Not Enough: How to Promote Peer Interactions
December 09, 2023
In order to learn from their peers, children with delayed language skills need to interact regularly with children with stronger language skills. But is this interaction happening in preschool classrooms? Find out what the research says, and what educators can do to promote the kind of peer interactions that benefit children most.