Get face to face with your child. 

Observe what your child likes to play with and watch what they do with it. 

Wait for them to show you how they like to play.  Comment about what they are doing but do not tell them what to do.  

Join in the play by copying their actions or sounds.  

Interpret your child’s message. 

Add new words and ideas to what they are saying or showing you. 

 Extend the play by showing new ways to use toys and objects.