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As your child begins to name things in the world around them, give their language learning a boost by turning what they say into full sentences.
Watch the video below for examples and tips to expand on what they say.
What have we got for snack today?What's in this one?Banana?Does Jack like banana? Yeah!BananaOh, banana.Wow. That was a big piece of banana.Teddy's go round.Teddy bear's going around.Teddy's going round the roundabout.There's the birdyWhere's the birdy?Here. Up there. Do you thinkthat's where baby birdy is?The baby birdy's up there.Yeah.In the house.In a house.In the bird house.Ooh, look at that.It's nice and shiny.Me.And me, there we go.It's your turn.It's my turn.Okay, I can have a go.What shall I draw?Circle, Bella.A circle for Bella, here you go!More nana.You want more banana?More banana, please.
Listen so they learn
Anything and everything can catch your little one's attention, from the toys they play with to the things they see when out on a walk.
Look for those moments of interest and recognition, and use them as a starting point to get them talking about what they see. When they name things, try expanding that into a full sentence for them.
By using the words they know in a sentence, they start making connections about where and how those words are used.
Pay attention to their interests
Letting your little one take the lead is great for steering your focus on what to talk about. It's easier for them to remember the things they hear when it's connected to what they're taking an interest in.
Keep your sentences short and simple, giving them time to process what they've heard.
