Supporting Literacy & Language Development in the Early Years

This course explores how educators can nurture children's language development and early literacy through meaningful interactions, play-based experiences, inquiry, and storytelling. It examines how oral language, vocabulary, listening, communication, and early reading and writing skills develop during the early years, and how teachers can intentionally support these processes through responsive conversations, engaging books, thoughtfully prepared learning environments, and rich literacy experiences. Following the principles of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the course empowers educators to create meaningful opportunities for every child to express ideas, develop a love of language and books, and grow into a confident, curious, and lifelong learner.