Take time each day to listen and to talk with your child. When your child speaks, model good listening behaviours. For example, pause an activity and make good eye contact. Ask your child open-ended questions (rather than yes/no) to provide them opportunities to talk and explain their ideas.
Activities
Alphabet Hunt (Understands)
A scavenger hunt that helps build familiarity with the alphabet.
1,2,3 Sing (Talks)
Don't stop the music- Singing is a great way to build language!
Alike or Different? Do these belong together? (Understands)
A verbal game to strengthen understanding how to group like things together.
Listen Up! (Talks; Understands)
Develop your child’s memory and attention about the language and sequences of sounds.
Does it Make Sense? (Understands)
Help your child learn how and when words should be used by asking ‘Does this make sense?’.
