Synopses & Reviews
Use Your Words examines the ways early childhood teachers talk to children, pointing out commonly missed opportunities to support cognitive development, develop receptive and expressive language, and aid children in their primary developmental task of making sense of the world. From the author of Theories of Childhood, this humorous and thoughtful guide contains a wealth of classroom examples, as well as clear alternatives for transforming the language teachers use in the classroom.
Synopsis
Understanding how the ways that teachers talk to children helps them to develop language skills.
About the Author
Carol Garhart Mooney has worked as a preschool teacher and college instructor for over 30 years. She currently serves as the child care services manager at Belknap-Merrimack Head Start and an instructor in early childhood education at the College of Lifelong Learning. She is also the author of Theories of Childhood.