I am in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and Behavioral Management Group, LLC is my practicum site. This practicum experience involves providing mental health consultation services and assessments to multiple early childcare centers. I am working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. I will be leading a virtual parenting workshop series for the parents of the students enrolled in the Early Head Start and Head Start centers. The series will consist of four 30-45-minute virtual sessions. These workshops will be held on Zoom.

1. I need help with structuring a 12 slide powerpoint. Can someone help me using the outline and sources below?

Session 3 Topic: Communication and Language Development

• Encouraging the growth of language skills in young children
• Achieving effective communication with babies and toddlers
• Utilizing reading and storytelling as means to strengthen the parent-child relationship
• Engaging in interactive play and activities that enhance language development

Powerpoint Outline:

1. Overview
2. Importance of Language Development
3. Achieving Effective Communication
4. Utilizing Reading and Storytelling
5. Engaging in Interactive Play
   • Benefits of interactive play for language development
   • Specific activities to enhance language skills
6. Interactive Play Examples
7. The Parent's Role in Fostering Learning

Reference links:

• https://childmind.org/article/helping-toddlers-expand-their-language-skills/
• https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/article/foundations-school-readiness-language-literacy
• https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/language-development-and-literacy/according-experts/parents-role-fostering-young-childrens-learning
• https://www.britishcouncil.my/english/courses-children/resources/facilitate-language-development-through-play
• https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/early-literacy-development/articles/activities-encourage-speech-and-language-development