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Early Language & Literacy KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Early Language and Literacy KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting language and literacy development in early learners from birth through age eight. Its focus is to support parents and caregivers in helping early learners with their language and literacy development, and teachers in enhancing their instruction for early learners from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.

Sub-task 1: Children - Birth to Three Years


Resources

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Developmental Milestones

This link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides information on the developmental milestones of children ages two month through five years. Though intended for parents of young children, the information may be useful to educators of young learners as well.

 

Stages of Newborn and Toddler Development

This resource with links to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children website provides information about the stages of development for babies 0-12 months, and toddlers 1-3 years.

References

Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy

This link to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children website provides a description of early literacy milestones. Though intended for parents the information may be useful to other caregivers and educators of early learners.

 

Early Literacy

This brief from the Zero to Three website summarizes explores early language and literacy development for young early learners.

 

Language Learning

This link to the National Science Foundation's special report on Language and Linguistics explores language learning by young children.

 

Make the Most of Playtime

This Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning document explains the development of play skills for infants and toddlers through age 3 and offers suggestions on making the most of playtime. Caregivers of young early learners may find its content helpful.

 

Speech and Language Development Milestones

This link to the National institutes of Health's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders website provides a description of speech and language development milestones. Though intended for parents the information may be useful to other caregivers and educators of early learners.