Communication is critical in helping children develop language and social emotional skills, and connects to all other domains of learning. This course provides child care practitioners with communication tips for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Good communication skills help children adjust to transitions, enhance their play and learning experiences, build relationships, and help children learn to solve problems.
This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.