Your little one is more likely to communicate with you about something that interests them. When you follow their lead, the words you use will match the things they are interested in and thinking about, helping them to learn the links between words and what they mean.
Try doing this by taking them on a wander around the house and seeing what grabs their attention.
How following your child's lead helps them learn
It helps them to:
- Learn the words for things that interest them
- Learn to link the words they hear to their meanings
Walking your child around the house can give you plenty to chat about as you see what catches their eye.
Notice the things that grab their attention, name them and describe how they look and feel so that your child can hear words connected with the objects.
