Emergent Writing
Learn about emergent writing and the writing process. Discover ways to support children's emergent writing skills.
Babbling Babies: Early Language Development
Learn about the importance of language and literacy development for infants in this BabyTalks video. Listen as the presenter shares information about topics such as key stages in language development and how social interactions support language growth.
Early Essentials Webisode 9: Language Development
Discover more about infant and toddler language development. Hear tips on how to support this development, including for children who are dual language learners.
Early Essentials Introduction
Explore the Early Essentials video series. Learn what Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and child care staff can do to support infant and toddler development and learning.
Novel Words
Conversations help children develop varied vocabularies. Find out how to use everyday talks with children to help them learn more vocabulary words.
How to Play in Nature: Language and Literacy Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.
Early Essentials Webisode 9 Practice Moment: Language Development
Use this video to guide reflection and enhance practices that support language development with infants, toddlers, and their families.