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