When it comes to early literacy development, words really do matter. Join Annette Gross and Janelle Schuler to learn how these three principles - tune in, talk more, and take turns -  can guide us as we work to boost the vocabulary and background knowledge of our youngest learners.

Co-Hosts:

Annette Gross, Regional Early Literacy Specialist, and Janelle Schuler, Assistant Director

Additional Resources:

Building Early Language & Literacy Skills (book) by Lucy Hart Paulson

30 Million Words: Building a Child's Brain (book) by Dana Suskind

Read It Again PreK (curriculum supplement), from Crane Center at OSU

Project Ready (instructional materials), from Mt. St. Joseph University

Scaffolding With Storybooks (PDF) by Laura Justice, Crane Center at OSU