NAEYC · National Association for the Education of Young Children
Language Development — printable resources
Developing receptive and expressive communication, speaking, active listening, and rich vocabulary.
- Pre-Nursery (infant / toddler) · ages 2-3 · 140
- Nursery (preschool / pre-k) · ages 3-4 · 368
- KG (kindergarten / pre-k) · ages 4-6 · 266
Language Development covers a child's expanding capability to listen, understand, and communicate verbal thoughts. Our printable materials include rich vocabulary sheets, storytelling prompts, and story-sequencing activities that encourage young learners to describe scenes, retell narratives in order, and use expressive language.
Use these conversational printables during circle time or interactive reading sessions in your preschool or kindergarten. They provide natural talking points to expand child-led vocabulary and active listening. They help you foster meaningful, back-and-forth communication that aligns perfectly with the NAEYC receptive and expressive language standards.
Resources for Language Development
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
This alignment is an indicative advisory overlay based on NAEYC accreditation standards and is not an official state curriculum, nor is it endorsed by or affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.