KCTS 9 Workshops/Promoting Language Development in Infants and
Toddlers Promoting Language Development in Infants and Toddlers
Language development is the foundation for a child's ability to
interact with the world, and babies rely on everyone else to
interpret their needs. This workshop focuses on how young
children start developing language and how we can help them
express themselves. Sample Themes and Tips - Respond to sounds
infants make. Look at them, smile, copy their sounds or say a
few simple words back. - Be a verbal label-maker by naming
objects and actions that children see or experience. You can
even say the words in more than one language. Use the language
that is most natural to you when talking to your baby. - Read to
infants and toddlers. It is never too early to begin reading
aloud to children. Sometimes infants like to look at books
together and have the adult name things. - Be a good listener by
listening for a baby's attempts to communicate and respond
accordingly. When possible, give chil