Language Acquisition
Young children learn language by hearing words, especially conversation directed at them.
Resources & Links
The 30 Million Word Gap (United Way of Racine)
Bridging the Vocabulary Gap: What the Research Tells Us about Vocabulary Instruction in Early Childhood (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
The Power of Talking to Your Baby (New York Times)
Studies Show Talking With Infants Shapes Basis of Ability to Think (New York Times)
Narrating Your Child’s Day (video from Maryland Family Network)
Bridging the Vocabulary Gap: What the Research Tells Us about Vocabulary Instruction in Early Childhood (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
The Power of Talking to Your Baby (New York Times)
Studies Show Talking With Infants Shapes Basis of Ability to Think (New York Times)
Narrating Your Child’s Day (video from Maryland Family Network)