Use Your Words: How Teacher Talk Helps Children Learn

by Carol Garhart Mooney

Use Your Words examines the ways early childhood teachers talk to children, pointing out commonly missed opportunities to support cognitive development, develop receptive and expressive language, and aid children in their primary developmental task of making sense of the world. From the author of Theories of Childhood , this humorous and thoughtful guide contains a wealth of classroom examples, as well as clear alternatives for transforming the language teachers use in the classroom.

Genres: Nonfiction, Teaching, Parenting, Education

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Maddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential preschool age food for thought and guidance to engage well with kids and “help them make meaning of the world around them.” Great conversations tips, how to give instruction. It as much a practical tool for what to do at every step, but how to make your words matter more!

[Ching Li Shan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not really helpful

This book is a little lengthy, ideas are not so well structured. Ideas are relevant but it doesnt provide too much inspiration.

[Katelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book! I would recommend that every parent or teacher of young children should read this. Very informative!

[Michaela Allbritton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This was good

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who has toddlers or preschoolers or who works with them in any capacity. It is easy to understand and apply immediately to daily life, but the concepts will have huge dividends in the lives of your children. While it is written for teachers, I could directly relate to the examples and appreciate her explanation of why or why not to say certain things to children. It has already been very helpful for my two boys, age 2 & 4, and I really feel that mow I have some tactical skills for dealing with situations that just made me frustrated before. Quick read and WELL worth it!

[Hillary Steckler · Rating 5 out of 5]

WONDERFUL! Read this for one of my university classes. This book focuses on how to effectively communicate with preschool age children in a way that best fits their developmental level. I would recommend it to anyone involved with young children, be that in the school, daycare or at home setting. Very short with 5 chapters, at a little over 100 pages.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book. Quick read and gives good insights on talking to children.

[Josh Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for teacher to know how to best use speech with their students. It's great for parents too.

[Rhonda Frost riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good teaching resource guide

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every parent should read this. It has some great insight into the minds of children and how our language can help solve more problems in the classroom (and I'm sure the home) than we realize.

[Pablo Uribe]

great for anyone talking who likes to talk to little ones. instructive and relatable anecdotes/examples.