When you ask your child questions, they may not always have the answers at this stage. Sometimes it's better to describe what they're doing, so they can learn the words that link to their actions.
Watch as this mum hangs out laundry with her daughter, talking her through it all without asking too many questions.
How asking fewer questions and describing actions helps children to learn
It helps them to:
- Enjoy chatting without the pressure of lots of questions
- Link your words to their actions and learn new words more quickly
- Learn the language they need to talk about what they’re doing
There are loads of opportunities to introduce language into this part of your routine. The more words your toddler hears, the better their understanding of the process will be.
Naming the items in your washing basket helps your child build their vocabulary.
Describing each item can help your child learn how words go together.
Talking about who owns what clothes teaches your child about possession and sharing.
