Respond to each of the statements in this table. Then, share and discuss with your trainer, coach, or administrator.
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Some |
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What I do / What I will do... |
| Use developmentally appropriate language across daily activities and routines |
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| Provide multiple language models throughout the day |
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| Know the communication styles and language levels of the children in your classroom |
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| Adapt your language based on the child you are talking to |
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| Know how many words per sentence you generally use |
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| Know what sounds the children in your classroom are working on using |
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| Model appropriate forms of grammar |
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| Use developmentally appropriate language to describe feelings, activities, and events |
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| Respond to every communication attempt made by the children in your classroom |
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| Appropriately repeat language to ensure children understand and can use language |
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| Verbally respond to children based on their intent and focus |
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| Read frequently to children |
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| Include daily writing or drawing activities |
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| Embed playing with words, sounds, and letters into daily activities and routines |
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| Know the languages the children in your classroom hear and use at home |
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| Keep families aware of the books and stories you use in the classroom |
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| Encourage families to visit the classroom and read to their children |
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