Growing a Language Garden: Everyday Language Development
A reminder of the simple things you do every day that nurture children’s language skills.
Family, friend, and neighbor caregivers help children learn, grow, and flourish every day. Simple actions like talking, listening, and storytelling make a big difference in teaching children to learn new words, make choices, express themselves, and more!
Download or print this poster as a reminder of the amazing things you’re already doing to support the children in your care.
(in color, or our printer-friendly version in black and white!)
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your 18-Month Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
