When chatting with your child at home, it might feel natural to ask them lots of questions. However, they might not always have the words to answer.
Try describing what your child is doing instead, like the dad in the video below.
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
When you're a baby, even everyday items can be exciting and interesting.
Try describing everything they look at and touch - this will help them to connect your words with the things they're interested in.
