Singing helps with pre-reading skills such as rhyming and sound sequencing. Kid favorites include “Head and Shoulders” for body parts, “Wheels on the Bus” for hand movements, “Old McDonald Had A Farm” for animals and sounds. Once a child is familiar with the song, try to take turns singing. You can sing a line and then pause to allow your child to fill in the lyrics.
Show your child how important communication is by responding quickly to all their attempts to communicate, including words and gestures. It also […]
When your toddler is learning something new or is in a new setting, language often decreases. Encourage language use and new vocabulary […]
You should not be simplifying the language (i.e. cutting out words or letters of what you’re saying). When you are talking, you […]
When your child starts to identify objects, add more detail using short phrases. For example, if your toddler points out and says […]
