Supporting Language Development in Preschoolers (in-person)

07/06/2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Delmar DevINe
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Room Number: Room 2
Building Number: 5501 Delmar Blvd.,

Summary

Learning how to communicate through language is one of the most important feats of human development. This training will cover how children learn language and consistent changes you can expect to see in children’s language skills from two through five years of age. Strategies will be given for how to support children’s language development in the preschool classroom.

Description

Presented By: Kathy Gleich-Krus *in-person*

Objectives:

• Define language and Why language is important
• Components of language
• How children learn language
• Importance of early interactions
• Comprehension vs production
• Review of Missouri Early Standards
• Strategies to foster language development with preschoolers

CDAs: 

Content Areas

  • 6c: Use professional communication skills to support young children's learning and development(1.00 hr)

CDA Content Areas

  • Professionalism(1.00 hr)