Early Language
Communicating With Baby: Tips & Milestones From Birth to Age 5 (ASHA Website)
Details communication skills that parents should expect to see in their child by age and tips for how to support children’s development through daily reading.
Talk Box - Preschool Age (Parent Link Alberta Website)
Handouts include information about what we typically expect in regards to speech-language development and ideas on how to create language-rich environments for children at various ages/developmental stages. Downloads are included below for your reference:
Weekly Speech-Language Calendars
Available from the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders website. You may select your calendar based on your child's age (Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten) and theme or interests (Spring, Winter, Animals, Nature, etc).
Monthly Speech-Language Activities
Available from the Talk Box portion of the Parent Link Alberta website. Talk Box monthly activity downloads are listed below for your reference:
Toy Cards (Parent Link Alberta Website)
Includes strategies and suggestions for how to play with children at various stages of development (baby, toddler, preschool).
Speech-Language Strategies Video Tutorials (Welcome to Words YouTube Channel)
Video tutorials that include tips, tricks and guidance in how to facilitate early speech-language development.
Early Songs and Rhymes Videos (Jbrary YouTube Channel)
Video demonstrations of songs and rhymes that can be used to facilitate language development during everyday routines (story time, meal time, getting dressed, etc.).
Handouts include songs and rhymes arranged by theme and season.
Speech and Language Resources for Home (Speech and Language at Home Website)
Commercial resources available (some for free, some for purchase) to support your child's early speech-language development at home.
Talking is Key Video Series (YouTube)
Overview of how children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years learn language. Includes tips for parents to encourage children's language development. Available in multiple languages.