Laser Lessons - Lesson

Listening to and talking with a young child

When you are out observe how parents interact with their young children, and the tone of voice used. Watch out for signs of good communication skills.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Ages and stages' from the Speech and Language UK website.
'Chapter 7: Developing communication abilities’ from the NCIP library
‘Communication and language’ from the Help for early years providers website

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

This website offers information and support on language development from birth to age three, for those who work with children.
This page gives strategies to help children make themselves understood and express their feelings.
‘Listening as a way of life is a document produced by the Young Children’s Voices Network.
This site offers information and support to those working in the early years sector.
The Communication Trust is a group of charities who support those working with children to support their speech, language and communication.
When you are out observe how parents interact with their young children, and the tone of voice used. Watch out for signs of good communication skills.

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