Talk to Me, Baby!: How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development

Talk to Me, Baby!: How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development

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<DIV><P>Playful, engaging talk with young children is much more than a social activity: it's the foundation of language, intellectual, and social-emotional development, and it's also the key to narrowing the achievement gap between children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Now there's a practical, easy-to-read guidebook that shows professionals and parents how to talk to and play with young children in ways that directly support their emerging language skills. </P><P>With passion, warmth, and wisdom, early education expert Betty Bardige takes readers on a fascinating tour through six stages in a young child's language development—starting with the "baby babbles" of infancy and ending with the early literacy skills of the preschool and kindergarten years. For each stage, readers will</P><UL><LI> boost language skills with <B>fun and easy activities</B> that build on children's natural curiosity</LI><LI> get specific, research-based tips on <B>how to talk to children</B> of diverse backgrounds and temperaments, from encouraging their first words to answering their questions</LI><LI> tune into the <B>questions children ask</B> and the stories they tell—with and without words</LI><LI> understand the typical <B>milestones of language development</B></LI><LI> explore the <B>language challenges children might encounter</B> and how to help</LI><LI> help <B>bilingual children</B> develop skills in both languages</LI><LI> select playful, <B>age-appropriate books, songs, and poems</B> to share and enjoy together</LI><B>build communities that support every child's language development,</B> as well as their emotional security, confidence, and overall healthy development </LI></UL><P>A lively, compelling read, this book includes vivid examples of successful adult-child interactions, accessible summaries of what the latest studies say about language development, and a helpful study guide perfect for individual study or group trainings.</P><P>Essential reading for all early childhood professionals—and a must to share with parents of infants and young children—<I>Talk to Me, Baby! </I>will support interactions that capture children's imagination, strengthen communicative confidence, and build a framework for lasting success in school.</P><P><B>See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Outcomes Framework this book addresses.</B></P></DIV>