How to talk so children will listen, learn and connect: Using Intentional Language with Young Children to Support Emotional and Academic Development - Online Series

How we talk and communicate with children can significantly impact their emotional and academic engagement, both in school and in their daily lives. In this training, participants will learn about the power of teacher language, the impact of verbal and nonverbal language strategies with children’s learning and development, and how to implement and try these strategies in the classroom. Please join us in learning different classroom communication styles and ways to implement more effective and assertive teacher language to support the children you work with.

Upon completion of the series, participants will:

• examine how mental models shape thoughts, feelings, actions, and their influence on daily communication with others
• analyze internal speech and current use of language with children and adults
• implement intentional language strategies in the classroom
• examine the relationship between emotions and language by assessing how feelings influence the words we use, especially in emotionally charged situations

Participants can earn up to 6 PD hours by participating in two facilitated online sessions and completing two assignments.

PSCECE: Standard 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum
Leveling: ECE I, ECE II