When you do something with your child and you describe what’s happening, you're helping them link the words they hear to the things they're doing.
Watch how Mum talks to her daughter while getting ready to leave the house.
How describing what they're interested in helps your child
It helps them to:
- Hear the language they will need to talk about what interests them. This will help them learn words more quickly
- Link the words they hear to what’s happening and understand their meanings
There are loads of opportunities to introduce language into this part of your routine. The more words your toddler hears, the bigger their understanding of the process will be.
Take time to name the clothes that your child is wearing and talk about the body parts they go on. Let them choose which clothes or shoes they want to wear and describe them.
