Brilliant Bilingual Preschoolers
Explore research findings about how children learn language. Discover how learning multiple languages influences that process, and the cultural and cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
Language and Literacy
Language and Literacy is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). This collection features resources to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers understand and respond to communication and language. Some focus on emergent literacy, which refers to the knowledge and skills that lay the foundation for reading and writing skills.
Other ELOF domains include Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
Brilliant Bilingual Language Development in Infants and Toddlers
Infants and toddlers have an amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. In this podcast, learn about early language development and discover strategies to support dual language learning.
Brilliant Bilingual Infants and Toddlers
In this BabyTalks webinar, learn about infants' and toddlers' amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. Explore strategies and resources that support children who are dual language learners from birth to 3 years.
Asking Good Questions to Support Children’s Thinking and Learning
Learn to use questions to support and expand children’s curiosity and exploration. Explore the important role of language in supporting young children’s thinking and learning.
Updating Classroom Language Models in a Planned Language Approach
Discover how Classroom Language Models (CLMs) can help support children and families who speak multiple languages. Learn about the steps to select and implement a model that meets the unique circumstances of programs.
Intentional Language Supports in the Preschool Classroom
Explore the research around effective teaching practices that support children who are dual language learners. Discover planning support strategies for early language and literacy development for all children.
Language & Literacy for Preschoolers
In this Teacher Time webisode, hear from preschool teachers and family child care providers about how they support language and literacy development.
Language and Literacy for Infant/Toddlers
In this Teacher Time webisode, hear from infant and toddler teachers about how they support children's language and literacy development.
Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.
Understanding Language Development to Inform High-quality Instructional Interactions
Explore what the research says about how preschool children develop language and process two or more at a time. Learn about strategies and resources for supporting high-quality instructional interactions.