Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Learning to Communicate
Goal: Children participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and larger group interactions.
Skill Progression: Participate in conversations with peers and adults
Age: 1-2 Months
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Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the infant in face-to-face interaction with the parent and other familiar adult.
Elicitation Strategy
The adult talks to and smiles at the infant.
Behavior Observed
The infant looks at and smiles at the adult.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Emphasize the importance of face-to-face interaction and sharing of positive emotions. Children need to learn that parents can be counted on to make them feel content and safe.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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