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Supporting Infant Toddler Communication Development

Virtual Lab School Infants & Toddlers Communication & Language Development Lesson 4 Apply Supporting Infant Toddler Communication Development
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Think about the infants or toddlers in your care. Using the Learn section handout, More Than Baby Talk, choose a strategy to support the infants or toddlers in your care. Highlight what you notice about their development in addition to how they respond. Next, think about what you could do to further support their communication development. Share your responses with your trainer, coach, or administrator.

Child's Name &  Age Strategy My Observation My Response and Possible Ways I Support Development
Nicholas,
30 months
 
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Nicholas is looking at the handwashing photos we have posted near the mirror above the sink. He says, “Wash hands.”
 
I respond, “You’re looking at the photos to show you how to wash your hands. You’re doing it all by yourself!” Nicholas looks at me and smiles. I respond, “You’re smiling, Nicholas! I imagine you feel very proud. You washed your hands all by yourself!”