Describe 2 examples for each of these 6 areas of language encouragement:

1-Concept development-using descriptive language

• When a teacher is with children saying the shapes/colors will help children begin to recognize these descriptions on their own.

• When children are playing with toys teachers should point to objects and say its name (ex: baby, bunny, book, etc).

2-Describing events and actions

• Talk with children while they are doing something. While reading a book describe what you are doing out loud while you are doing it. An example would be saying turn the page as the page is turned.

• Hand over hand with an explanation. An example is opening a book with the child’s hand while saying the word open.

3-Social and emotional development

• When child 2 comes to join you and child 1 you can say, “Child 1, I think child 2 wants to play with us.” This invites the children to interact together.

• Guiding conversation between children can encourage interaction and play.

4-Responding to communication attempts

• When a child is reaching for a toy another child has and begins to get upset the teacher can give them a different toy to play with.

• If a child begins to cry a teacher can see if it’s close to mealtime or if a diaper change is needed.

5-Positive language for guidance

• When giving children directions refrain from saying “no” or “stop”. Instead of saying stop throwing you can say toys stay on the floor.

• If children are interacting together and one is being too rough the teacher can remind the child to use “soft hands.”

6-Using language during daily activities

• When children are at mealtime talking to the children about what is on their plate or in their cups will help them recognize what they are eating and drinking.

• The teacher can join children at a center and ask them what they are doing. From there, teachers can point to objects and have children repeat what they say.