Expressive language refers to the ability to express your wants and needs through verbal or nonverbal communication. It is the ability to put thoughts into words and sentences in a way that makes sense and is grammatically correct. Expressive language consists of:
Asking questions
Naming objects
Making comments
Vocabulary
Syntax (grammar rules)
Semantics (word/sentence meaning)
Morphology (forms of words)
Have your child retell the story and label the things Ormie tried to use to get the cookies. Talk about why the things he tried didn't work. What could he have used instead?
This video has no words. Have your child narrate the story. What is happening?
These are just a few suggestions. You can use these strategies and try this activity out with any wordless book or short video!