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Language-Rich Environment Inventory

Virtual Lab School Family Child Care Communication & Language Development Lesson 4 Apply Language-Rich Environment Inventory
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Respond to each of the statements in this table. Share and discuss with your trainer, coach, or family child care administrator.

Do you... Yes Some No What I do / What I will do...
Use developmentally appropriate language across daily activities and routines

 

 

 

 
Provide multiple language models throughout the day

 

 

 

 
Know the communication styles and language levels of the children in your classroom

 

 

 

 
Adapt your language based on the child you are talking to

 

 

 

 
Know how many words per sentence you generally use

 

 

 

 
Know what sounds the children in your classroom are working on using

 

 

 

 
Model appropriate forms of grammar

 

 

 

 
Use developmentally appropriate language to describe feelings, activities, and events

 

 

 

 
Respond to every communication attempt made by the children in your classroom

 

 

 

 
Appropriately repeat language to ensure children understand and can use language

 

 

 

 
Verbally respond to children based on their intent and focus

 

 

 

 
Read daily to children

 

 

 

 
Include daily writing or drawing activities

 

 

 

 
Embed playing with words, sounds, and letters into daily activities and routines

 

 

 

 
Know the languages the children in your classroom hear and use at home

 

 

 

 
Keep families aware of the books and stories you use in the classroom

 

 

 

 
Encourage families to visit the classroom and read to their children