There is no more fertile time in life for developing language than between birth and age three. Children need a language-rich environment filled with sounds and people who talk to them, read to them, and sing with them. This session gives educators practical ideas to develop language and communication skills for infants and toddlers. Teachers will gain a better understanding of how to build awareness of sounds and develop vocabulary for children. We will review developmental milestones for language, along with various classroom materials that can be used to promote a language rich environment throughout the day.