Language Rich Child Care

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Language Rich Child Care

A language rich environment gives children the foundation to arrive at school ready to learn. But parents aren’t the only ones who can have a major impact on school readiness. Early childhood educators play a big part in supporting language and communication development for infants and toddlers.

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Resources & Links

Early Childhood Educators Hold the Key to Children's Communication Skills (Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute)
Talk Box: Creating Language-Rich Environments for Preschool and School-Age Children (YourAlberta)