8. Language and Literacy
Learning Objectives
By the end of the chapter, you should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of language and literacy development for children’s overall well-being and learning
- Summarize the foundations in language and literacy that high-quality early childhood programs support
- Identify ways for educators to support children’s listening and speaking, reading, and writing
- Describe how the environment should contribute to children’s language and literacy
- Summarize ways to engage families in supporting their children’s language and literacy
