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Bowler, Peter; Linke, Pam – 1996
Language acquisition and other developmental processes in children do not occur haphazardly, but rather follow a sequence that is well-established, and though subject to a moderate variation in detail from child to child, surprisingly uniform. This book provides information to parents concerning their children's development levels and attainments…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Development, Child Behavior, Child Development
Morrisset, Colleen E.; Lines, Patricia – 1994
Noting that young children learn to talk at different ages but within certain developmental boundaries, this document presents two charts to help parents facilitate their toddler's speech. The first chart lists characteristics to look for in a growing, healthy baby at various ages between 3 months and 24 months, and suggestions for when to talk to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Developmental Stages, Infant Behavior
Mathews, Virginia H.; And Others – 1993
The Library/Head Start Partnership Project is administered through a joint agreement between the Library of Congress Center for the Book and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Bureau. Its purpose is to demonstrate how libraries that serve young children can plan and work with Head Start programs to enhance learning and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Childrens Libraries, Library Services
Acredolo, Linda; Goodwyn, Susan – 1996
Based on research in infant sign language, this book teaches parents methods of communicating with their infants through the use of simple bodily movements that signify objects, events, and needs. Noting that communication between parent and child can flourish between 9 months and 30 months, when a baby's desire to communicate outstrips the…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Body Language, Child Language, Communication Skills
MacDonald, James D. – 1989
Focusing on the preconversational child who has yet to develop a stable or generalized habit of spontaneous conversation, this book presents ECO (Ecological Communication Model), a new intervention model for social and communicative development of developmentally delayed children. The model is based on two perspectives: the literature on the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Child Language, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills
Cowley, Geoffrey – Newsweek, 1997
Notes that regardless of the language, children acquire language on the same general schedule and the same cognitive path. Explores the process of child language acquisition, from sounds, through word meanings, to syntax and grammar. (HTH)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Infants
Dyson, Anne Haas – 1987
Focusing on children's developmental use of written language in kindergarten and first grade, this report looks at connections between the social and academic dimensions of classroom life. The first section examines literacy as an aspect of growing up and becoming a member of society. By highlighting the social and academic divisiveness schooling…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Child Language, Classroom Environment
Taylor, Reid – Instructor, 2002
With early diagnosis and intervention, students with language delays can succeed. This paper presents warning signs and recommends seeking expert help, explaining that supporting such children involves such things as reading to them, using simple but grammatically correct sentences, and following their lead. A sidebar notes areas that may be…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Delayed Speech, Elementary Education
Ditter, Bob – Camping Magazine, 2001
A judgment checklist can be presented to camp counselors through brainstorming sessions in which actual or imagined situations are reviewed. Camper and counselor behavior results from choices they make. Talking to children about their behavior is easier when adult jargon like "inappropriate behavior" is replaced with child-friendly…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Camping, Change Strategies, Child Behavior
Notari-Syverson, Angela; Maddox, Mary; Cole, Kevin – 1998
This training manual and two companion videotapes comprise an educational program for professionals and paraprofessionals who work with young children with language disorders. The program is particularly helpful in serving children from linguistic minority backgrounds and their families. The program's strategies are also appropriate for teachers…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Child Development, Child Language, Early Childhood Education

Klein, Helen Altman – Childhood Education, 2001
Presents information for parents on children's language development prior to speaking the first word, focusing on infants' readiness to learn language. Describes ways parents can support the development of language as a social and intellectual skill, including talking early and often, using songs and poetry, describing experiences, using books,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Child Rearing, Early Childhood Education
MacDonald, James D.; Carroll, Jennifer Young – 1990
This paper summarizes and illustrates an approach to assessment of communication development and treatment which focuses on the early relationships of preconversational children with their significant adults. The assessment approach is part of the Ecological Communication (ECO) model, which views caregivers of delayed children as critical to the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Case Studies, Child Language, Communication Disorders
Katzen-Luchenta, Jan – 1999
This book by a Montessori educator provides ideas and suggestions for parents, extended families, preschool teachers, and anyone who wants to gain a simple understanding of how and when to relate to a toddler in a supportive, not destructive, manner. The book addresses how to communicate with toddlers, how to avoid and resolve emotional conflict,…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Speech, Child Behavior, Child Development
Rice, Mabel L., Ed.; Wilcox, Kim A., Ed. – 1995
Drawing on the successfully implemented practices used at the Language Acquisition Preschool at the University of Kansas, this comprehensive resource provides the theoretical background and practical framework needed to create an effective language intervention program at the preschool level. The book is intended for professionals seeking to…
Descriptors: Child Language, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language), Intervention
Takala, Sauli; Vahapassi, Anneli – 1983
Twenty countries are participating in the IEA International Study of Written Composition, for which this is a background report. school-based writing in particular, this report discusses the functions of writing from the point of view of culture, cognition, and child development. It also presents a usable model for constructing and evaluating…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Context
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