The purpose of this web site is two-fold, first to provide information and resources for those interested in expanding their communication skills, and second to provide an introduction to the NAEYCSeminar session "Using Language as a Tool to Further Thinking, Exploration, and Growth for Children, Staff and Families."  We hope all visitors will explore the content and find useful information.Throughout this site we refer to techniques for talking with children.  In our experience, these strategies are easily transferable and work well with staff and families.  Try them and see!

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Participants:

· identify the characteristics of effective questions and learn to recognize when they are being used
· develop strategies to practice the formation of questions that help children develop their ability to apply the scientific method
· discuss the advantages of  "not always answering children's questions."

"Silly questions" that adults ask children	Teacher
Ways in which children are discouraged from asking questions	Child
Identifying the "questioning moments"	Timing
Categories of questions to use in different situations	Categories
More information	Additional Resources
How to know if you are asking effective questions	Evaluation of Question
Questions for adults to ponder!	Ponder

Last updated 10/28/03