Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.
Language and Literacy
Language and Literacy is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). This collection features resources to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers understand and respond to communication and language. Some focus on emergent literacy, which refers to the knowledge and skills that lay the foundation for reading and writing skills.
Other ELOF domains include Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Express Checkout Worksheet
Use this resource to check whether materials for children and families are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Brilliant Bilingual Babies
Explore this brief to learn how home visitors can support children who are learning more than one language. Find out how a solid foundation in a child’s home language is key to later language success.
Screening and Assessing the Planned Language Approach's Big 5 Skills
Screening and assessment allow staff to understand each child’s strengths and needs. To plan learning experiences that support Big 5 skills development, staff need to use data from screening and assessment results.
Planned Language Approach: Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing
Explore resources related to alphabet knowledge and early writing skills in young children, as well as support strategies for parents and families. See how the skills develop through the eyes of kindergartener Joan.
Early Essentials Webisode 9: Language Development
Discover more about infant and toddler language development. Hear tips on how to support this development, including for children who are dual language learners.
Supporting English Language Development When Children Have Little Experience with English
Caregivers and teachers, even when they do not know the home language of children, can use a number of effective strategies throughout the day to support the children’s English language development.
Early Essentials Webisode 9 Practice Moment: Language Development
Use this video to guide reflection and enhance practices that support language development with infants, toddlers, and their families.