POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. The more words you expose your child to, the more words they’ll learn. Here are some play ideas to encourage toddler talking:
Read with your child.
Talk about the ordinary things you do each day – for example, ‘I’m hanging these clothes to dry outside because it’s a nice day’.
Respond to and talk about your child’s interests. For example, if your child is pretending to drive a car, ask your child where they’re going.
Recite nursery rhymes and sing songs. Play rhymes, stories and songs in the car.
Copy your child’s attempts at words to encourage two-way conversation. Also build on your child’s words – for example, when your toddler says ‘train’, you can say, ‘Yes, it’s a big red train’.
When your child is ‘talking’, show that you’re listening by smiling and looking at your child. Also praise your child’s efforts to talk.
Leave time after you talk to give your child a chance to reply. Your child might not always have the right words, but they’ll still try to respond. This helps children learn about conversation.
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