Listening and talking is key for children to learn words and to communicate with others. Children like to copy what you do and say, and this is how they learn.
Repetition is important for children to learn new words and sounds which is why children enjoy hearing the same story or song over again.
Using simple language and commenting on what your child is doing will help with talking and listening skills.
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Young children love rhymes and songs with actions. ‘Incy Winsy Spider’, ‘I’m a little teapot’, ‘Wheels on the Bus’ are some favourite songs. Making a song box or bag can help children learn lots of different rhymes.
Singing nursery rhyme lyrics with babies and children | Words for Life
Singing songs and rhymes is a fun way to introduce your child to new words and sounds and to get them active too!
Watch a child and her parents prepare and eat fruit. Mum and dad ask questions about how to prepare fruit and what fruit she likes best. She also helps tidy up after!