Table of Contents

Overview

  1. Communication and learning in early childhood
    1. Learning to communicate
    2. Early learning

Research

  1. Research related to communicating and learning
    1. The nature of early language development
    2. Supporting language and literacy development
      1. Talking with children
      2. Family early literacy programs
    3. Infant memory
    4. Early mathematical understanding

Links to Practice

  1. Practices that support children's communicating and learning
    1. Young children learn best through play
    2. Literacy experiences are important
    3. Physical environments matter
    4. Curriculum can be based on children's interests

References

  1. References