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 promote turn-taking and back-and-forth vocalizations in conversations. One of the strategies mentioned is responding to young children’s verbal and nonverbal communication with words. Teachers can initiate one-on-one conversations and can encourage back-and-forth vocalizations by asking multiple questions about a child’s interests.

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, Preschool

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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-08: Engages in Conversations