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Talk About What You're Doing

Learn how to narrate your actions and thoughts to help children build language and understanding.
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Comment on What a Child Is Doing

Discover how noticing and talking about what children are doing helps deepen engagement.
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Name Things They're Interested In

Build vocabulary and curiosity by naming and labeling the objects and experiences that capture a child's attention.
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Get Down To Their Level

Learn how meeting children face-to-face helps build connection, trust, and better communication.
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Touch, Hug, Hold

Discover how gentle, loving touch helps children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
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Tune In and Respond

Explore ways to notice and respond to children’s actions, observations, and words.
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Wait For Their Response

Learn how giving children time to respond builds confidence, thinking skills, and stronger communication.
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Imitate Them, Add Words

Copying what children do or say helps grow vocabulary and keeps the conversation going.
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Make Faces, Use Gestures

Explore how using facial expressions and gestures helps children understand, connect, and join in.
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Take Turns

Explore how sharing the conversation helps build stronger language and deeper connections.
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Repeat and Add

Discover how repeating (and adding a little more) helps build vocabulary.
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Follow Their Lead

Learn how to let children guide the interactions based on their interests.
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Encourage Them, Be Positive

Discover how specific praise and kind words help children feel confident, safe, and ready to try new things.
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Be Silly and Have Fun

Learn how goofy faces, silly sounds, and playful moments help children have fun and learn through joy.
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