Many Languages, Building Connections eBook

Supporting Infants and Toddlers Who are Dual Language Learners. All infants and toddlers need experiences that nurture, support, and teach their home language and culture. Language is a vital component of early experiences well before a child can say their first word. Even the most experienced caregiver can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of infants and toddlers from different language backgrounds. This volume outlines adaptable strategies that caregivers of children up to three need to feel confident that they know how language develops, how cultural differences come into play, and how to assess an individual