Strive for Five: Using Intentional Conversations to Build Early Language and Literacy

**ECP Credit Available** This session is limited to 30 attendees. Attendees will receive a copy of the Strive for Five: Using Intentional Conversations to Build Early Language and Literacy text.  Attendees will: Understand how multi-turn Strive-for-Five conversations support children’s oral language, comprehension, and early literacy development.Use the five-turn conversation structure to move beyond simple question-and-answer exchanges and intentionally stretch children’s thinking and vocabulary.Implement at least one Strive-for-Five strategy within everyday classroom routines such as read-alouds, play, or small-group instruction.