live virtual training for child care providers to help get toddlers talking or talking more
Join the live zoom 3 hrs | 0.3 CEUs

Get Your Babies Talking and Your Toddlers Talking More

Are you waiting for a child to say their first words or wondering how to encourage them to talk more? You're not alone! 
There is a huge range of development at this age so it's hard to know what to expect and when, or if what you’re doing is truly helping babies and toddlers learn to talk or talk more.
In this live virtual training, taught by a speech language pathologist, you will learn:
  • The communication milestones babies and toddlers should be reaching at different ages
  • Simple strategies that naturally encourage first words and phrases
  • How to adapt activities to match each child's developmental level and interests
Language doesn’t come from flash cards, special toys, or adding more to your day. It comes from simple language strategies you can use 
Resource

Your training includes a digital handbook with everything from the training, all in one place, yours forever!

Inside this 45 page digital handbook you'll find:
  • Printable language milestone checklists from 3 months to 3 years old 
  • 3 "First Word Strategies" that move baby from gestures to first words  
  • 4 "Talk More Strategies" that support moving toddlers from single words to phrases and sentences
  • Over 50 activities plus book and toy suggestions to support infant and toddler language development

Encourage talking without flashcards, pressure, or turning play into work

Know What's Expected
(And What's Not)
Take the guesswork out when babies should start talking or toddlers should start combining words.
Leave Knowing Exactly What To Do
Video examples of language strategies you can use during your every day routines plus opportunities to practice and reflect with other providers.
Feel Confident Supporting Every Child
Strategies for moving from gestures, to signs, to first words, and then phrases and sentences so you can meet every child where there are.
Training outcomes

By the end of this 2 hour | 0.2 CEU training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify language milestones expected at specific age check points
  • Identify verbal and nonverbal communication strategies that support communication development in babies and toddlers
  • Identify language development activities that can be adapted to support each child’s developmental milestones, communication abilities, interests, and learning style

See what early childhood educators are saying

"I liked that the training was easy to understand and included practical strategies that I can use in my classroom every day.

The examples of imitation, gestures, and verbal routines were helpful, and I learned new ways to encourage babies’ communication and first words."
"I liked the pace of this class and learned a lot!

I learned so many things that I can use with my children.”
"I enjoyed the break out rooms and discussing sign language.

I learned that sign language is more beneficial than I thought. I use sign language with my youngest learners so it was encouraging!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Kelly
A licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Care Trainer, and Former Family Child Care Owner

I work alongside teachers every day caring for children with developmental delays, feeding challenges, speech and language disorders, and more.

I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do! 

No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Speech-language pathologist working on professional development resources for early childhood educators

Training requirements so you get your CEU's

Are Bridging Child Development courses accepted in my state?

Bridging Child Development is an IACET-accredited training organization. This means every training meets the highest standards for professional continuing education, and your CEU's are recognized across the US and internationally. We are also an approved Training Organization with the National Workforce Registry Alliance.
Bridging Child Development meets the child care training requirements for many states and is in the process of approval in all 50 states. Review our state training information pages before enrolling to ensure you receive credit.