1. Chapter 12: Fostering the Development of Language Skills

2. Is there any connection between language and social emotional cognitive skills?

3. How Children Develop Language: –Contributions by Adults to the Child’s Acquisition of Language: theories p.271 “Motherese”(parentese…) Valuing Listening Valuing Children’s Talking Definition Expressive and receptive language skills

4. Developmental Milestones Basic Ways to Foster Language Development –I. Listen to the Children –II. Give the Children Something Real to Talk About (use emergent curriculum!)

5. –III. Encourage Conversation Between Children –IV. Encourage Conversation and Dialogue Between Teachers and Children Developing Conversation at Mealtimes –Keep Lunch and Snack Groups as Small as Possible –Think of Good Conversation Starters –Use Mealtimes as an Opportunity to Build Children’s Vocabulary and Concepts

6. –V. Use Questions and Answers That Generate Speech and Develop Language Ask Questions That Require More Than One- Word Answers. Open ended vs close ended When Replying to a Child’s Questions or Statement, Elaborate. –VI. When Necessary, Seek Professional Assistance Promptly

7. Language and Dialectical Differences –Which Language Should the Teacher Encourage? Make It Clear to the Families That You Value the Child’s Native Language and Cultural Background. What to Do When You Do Not Speak a Child’s Language.