Conversations Help With Language Development

How:

CREATE INVITATIONS FOR CONVERSATION! Talking with your child is so important for language development. Here are some easy ways to build in conversation:

• • Place a really enticing game/object out of reach

  • Interrupt the routine/do something unexpected (Planned Accident)

  • Offer parts of a toy (e.g., puzzle) bit by bit

  • Offer choices between activities and items

  • Have your child create some artwork and ask them to tell you about their picture. Write below the picture what they said.

  • Play! Get on the floor and play with your child.

Conversations..

Talk about what you are reading and viewing:

Help your child remember…. Who? What? When? Where? Why and How?

Help your child understand:

• Can you tell me in your own words?

• What do you think will happen next?

Make connections:

• What does this story remind you of?

• What did you learn?

Tell Stories

Create a set of story stones to use for creating and telling stories and having conversations

Story sacks:

Gather or make props that can be used to retell your favourite stories. Google images story sack ideas. Talk about why you love the story.

Character profiles: Use a variety of materials (masks, hats, pictures, shoes) to invent or describe a character by including information such as where they live, their age, what sort of family they have, what they like to do in their spare time.