Language in Everyday Life
Prep:聽None | Activity Time: 3鈥5 Minutes
Babies live in the 鈥渉ere and now鈥 and they learn language and new words by hearing them used in context in their everyday lives. Help your child develop language by using sentences to describe and talk about things as they happen.聽
- 狈辞苍别听
Step 1:聽Pay attention to your baby鈥檚 newfound interest in something in her environment. When something catches your baby鈥檚 eye and interest, use that opportunity to talk about it. It might go something like this:聽
Baby: Shows new interest in a painting on your wall.
Parent: 鈥淎aahhhh. Kelly found the painting. It鈥檚 a beautiful painting. Look at the red flowers. And look! There is a pretty bird sitting in the tree. It reminds me of when we go for a walk outside.鈥澛
Step 2:聽Continue walking around with your baby and commenting when she shows a special interest in something. Follow your baby鈥檚 cues and stop when she becomes fussy or tired.聽