More Than Baby Talk

DRC Resource Type: Yes

Language: English

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Resource Description:

This guide illustrates 10 practices teachers can use to support the development of language and communication skills in infants and toddlers. One of the strategies mentioned is labeling an object, activity, or action. Using descriptive and rich language builds young children’s vocabulary and they will be more likely to use those same words when communicating with others.

Resource URL: https://fpg.unc.edu/sites/fpg.unc.edu/files/resource-files/BabyTalk_WEB_2015.pdf

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Resource Type: Publication

Age Group: Infant, Toddler

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Website Section: Practice Opportunities

Improvement Type:

Topic: Language Facilitation and Support

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions

Subcategory: Category 2: Language Facilitation and Support

Measure: P-LFS-05: Uses Descriptive Language