65 Effective Interactions (Adult-Child, Child-Adult, Child-Child) 4. Communication (continued) 5. Oral Communication Strategies Level 1 Recognize the importance of articulating sounds and words clearly and appropriately when communicating. EI 4.5.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills. Create opportunities for conversation including, but not limited to: o Naming objects o Naming actions o Naming feelings o Using open-ended questions o Describing ideas, plans and relationships EI 4.5.2 Level 3 Facilitate communication by using various techniques such as: o Modeling (self-talk) o Parallel talk o Physical and verbal prompting o Restatements o Expanding statements o Referring one child to another o Interpreting messages between children o Open-ended questions o Role-playing EI 4.5.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate and modify the learning environment for frequency and quality of communication strategies and modify as needed. EI 4.5.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices by providing learning opportunities for early childhood professionals and families. EI 4.5.5