The easiest way to build your child's language? Read to them. Talk to them. Go places. Experience the world. From the zoo to your own backyard, there is much to talk about and describe. If you are cooking dinner, tell your child the names of what you are using or describe the steps using sequencing words, like "first, next, last."
A common goal for children with language needs is understanding and answering questions. If this is a challenge for your child, try providing them with two choices, asking the question as a yes or no question, or even modeling an answer.
Pause and talk as you read with your child. Stop after each page and ask questions about what you just read, about the people, places and things you see. Ask questions about what happened, what is happening, and what is going to happen.
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