Early Language & Literacy Development
Window of opportunity
Educational Productions' training videos not only show how to support early language, they also model how to connect with young children, how to observe, listen and respond to their needs and wants. Current research on brain development tells us that it is these kinds of interactions that are absolutely critical for optimal development and learning.
Training that engages and teaches
The videos listed below feature diverse settings and children of different abilities in everyday situations at home, in care and in classrooms. They are widely used for preservice and inservice training and for parent education.
First
Steps series
Supporting early language development
(in English or Spanish) Birth to three year
Four videos widely used in early intervention efforts for training staff and parents. These videos teach how to support language acquisition and model responsive, connected adult-child relationships that are the foundation for all development and learning.
Three to eight years
A complete three-session training teaches how and why to use clear, positive language to help children to follow expectations and learn. Emphasizes strategies that assist both children with special needs and English language learners. CD-ROM teaches through video rich modeling, interactive exercises, reflection questions and action plans.
TrainerVision Video Clips
Language and Literacy
- Volume 1: Focus on Toddlers
- Volume 2: Focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten
Engaging, instructive video clips, without narration, shows how to gently support emerging language skills, enrich comprehension and all a child's communication attempts. The clips are ideal for training classes and online courses.
Bigger Than Books series
How Reading Aloud Builds Language & Literacy Skills
(in English or Spanish)
this classic series includes two videos. The first emphasizes why and how to read aloud, showing parents with children from 1 to 8 years. The second video models and teaches techniques for reading aloud to groups to engage interest and enrich language understanding and bring stories alive.
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