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Purposeful Play, Intentional Talk: Inclusive Oral Language Practices for Kindergarten - Recording

By Angeline Humber and Melinda Hinch Last updated 2026/04/30

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Hosted by Angeline Humber and Melinda Hinch, this webinar supports kindergarten educators in providing play-based instruction to develop language skills. Angeline and Melinda highlight effective practices particularly well-suited for students who are multilingual learners, or who may have Developmental Language Disorder or language delays.

Together, they explore:

  • Practical play-based routines that build vocabulary and conversation skills
  • Clear scaffolds that support multilingual learners and students with language needs
  • Interactive, developmentally appropriate activities that strengthen overall oral language

The session pairs joyful classroom practice with explicit oral language instruction, showing how intentional, inclusive language routines can support confidence and participation for all learners.

Grade(s): K
Topic(s): Oral LanguageVocabulary
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