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Column 1: Infants (0–1 Year): “Sing and Sign Time”

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Column 1: Infants (0–1 Year): “Sing and Sign Time”

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Materials:

Baby-safe mirror

Soft blanket

Baby sign language chart

Playlist of nursery rhymes

Instructions:

1. Lay infant on a soft blanket.

2. Play/sing simple nursery rhymes clearly.

3. Use basic baby signs during key words.

4. Hold the mirror so the baby sees your face.

5. Repeat daily.

Tips:

Use eye contact and smile.

Repeat signs consistently.

Make it a daily routine.

Supports Language Development:

Builds receptive language

Encourages joint attention and sound recognition

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Column 2: Toddlers (1–3 Years): “Story Basket Adventure”

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Column 2: Toddlers (1–3 Years): “Story Basket Adventure”

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Materials:

Basket

Themed toys (animals, vehicles, etc.)

Matching board book

Instructions:

1. Read book with themed toys in basket.

2. Point to each toy as it's mentioned.

3. Let toddler touch and hold toys.

4. Encourage mimicking and word repetition.

Tips:

Read slowly and with expression.

Encourage toddler-led exploration.

Supports Language Development:

Builds vocabulary

Connects words with objects

Encourages early sentence use

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Column 3: Preschoolers (3–5 Years): “Puppet Talk Time”

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Column 3: Preschoolers (3–5 Years): “Puppet Talk Time”

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Materials:

Hand puppets

Story prompt cards

Puppet stage (optional)

Instructions:

1. Introduce puppets with names.

2. Use prompt like “The bear went to…”

3. Ask kids to finish story using puppet voices.

4. Guide the story with open-ended questions.

Tips:

Start with a model story.

Praise storytelling effort over accuracy.

Supports Language Development:

Encourages sequencing

Builds expressive language and confidence

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Column 4: School Age (6–8 Years): “Word Detective Game”

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Column 4: School Age (6–8 Years): “Word Detective Game”

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Materials:

Storybook

Mini magnifying glass or badge

Notebook and pencil

Instructions:

1. Read together and “hunt” for new words.

2. Write them in notebook.

3. Look up meanings or describe them.

4. Create sentences or draw examples.

Tips:

Make it playful with props.

Encourage them to teach you a word too!

Supports Language Development:

Builds vocabulary

Enhances comprehension and creative expression

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Workshop Title: Language Learning in Action
Audience: Families and Teachers
Duration: 1 hour

Agenda:

1. Welcome & Icebreaker (10 min)

2. Live Activity Demos (20 min)

3. Small Group Practice (15 min)

4. Q&A (10 min)

5. Wrap-up (5 min)

Resources Provided:

Printable guides

Activity handouts

Digital version of toolkit

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (2022). Developmental norms for speech and language. Retrieved from https://www.asha.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2022). Learn the signs. Act early. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2023). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs.

Zero to Three. (2022). Language and communication development. Retrieved from https://www.zerotothree.org

Weisleder, A., & Fernald, A. (2013). Talking to children matters: Early language experience strengthens processing and vocabulary. Psychological Science, 24(11), 2143–2152.