NF05-644 Relationships: The Heart of Language and Literacy

Authors

Janet S. Hanna, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kayla M. Hinrichs, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Carla J. Mahar, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
John DeFrain, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Comments

© 2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Infants and toddlers learn early language and literacy skills in the context of their relationships with the adults around them as if they are putting together a puzzle. Most of the puzzle pieces involve taking turns with the baby — your turn, my turn, your turn, my turn. The turns might be with actions or with talking. The turns might be very quick or rather slow.

This NebFact discusses turn-taking; what it involves and the strategies used.