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  • Language and Communication (18)
  • Dual Language Learners (9)
  • Literacy (6)
  • Bilingual children (2)
  • Early learning outcomes (1)
  • Program planning systems (1)
  • Communication (1)
  • Reading (1)
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  • Infants and Toddlers (1)

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  • Understanding the ELOF: Stories from Experts (1)

Topic

  • School Readiness
  • Culture and Language
  • Curriculum

Tag

  • Language and Communication (18)
  • Dual Language Learners (9)
  • Literacy (6)
  • Bilingual children (2)
  • Early learning outcomes (1)
  • Program planning systems (1)
  • Communication (1)
  • Reading (1)
  • Teacher-child interaction (1)
  • Oral Language and Vocabulary (1)

Audience

  • Teachers and Caregivers (2)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (1)

Program Options

Type

  • Video (11)
  • Publication (5)
  • Article (1)
  • Podcast (1)

Age Group

  • Preschoolers (3)
  • Infants and Toddlers (1)

Program Type

Series

  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (3)
  • Early Essentials (2)
  • News You Can Use (1)
  • Understanding the ELOF: Stories from Experts (1)
Language and Communication

Find resources related to helping infants, toddlers, and preschoolers understand and respond to communication and language.

Language and communication are a subdomain of the language and literacy central domain in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Other ELOF domains include approaches to learning; social and emotional development; cognition; and perceptual, motor, and physical development.

Asking Good Questions to Support Children’s Thinking and Learning

Learn to use questions to support and expand children’s curiosity and exploration. Explore the important role of language in supporting young children’s thinking and learning.

Updating Classroom Language Models in a Planned Language Approach

Discover how Classroom Language Models (CLMs) can help support children and families who speak multiple languages. Learn about the steps to select and implement a model that meets the unique circumstances of programs.

Intentional Language Supports in the Preschool Classroom

Explore the research around effective teaching practices that support children who are dual language learners. Discover planning support strategies for early language and literacy development for all children.

Language & Literacy for Preschoolers

In this Teacher Time webisode, hear from preschool teachers and family child care providers about how they support language and literacy development.

Language and Literacy for Infant/Toddlers

In this Teacher Time webisode, hear from infant and toddler teachers about how they support children's language and literacy development.

Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.

Understanding Language Development to Inform High Quality Instructional Interactions

Explore what the research says about how preschool children develop language and process two or more languages. Learn about strategies and resources for supporting high-quality instructional interactions.

Planned Language Approach: Tips for Getting Started

Explore key pieces of information about a Planned Language Approach, including its purpose, benefits, and where to start.

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Express Checkout Worksheet

Use this resource to check whether materials for children and families are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Emergent Writing

Learn about emergent writing and the writing process. Discover ways to support children's emergent writing skills.

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