The role of the adult in the development of young children's communications skills through interaction is vital. This book is designed to help educators understand this and improve their practice. Taking a chronological approach it pays particular attention to the needs of two year olds, covering the UK's progress check at age two and the revised requirements of the early years foundation stage. As well as case studies, points for practice and links to video examples, it includes coverage of bi- or multilingual children; examples of enabling environments for communication and interaction; and ideas of how to work best with parents.