When you do something with your child and you describe what’s happening, you're helping them link the words they hear to the things they're interested in.
Watch this mum describing things to her daughter while they hang out the washing in the video below.
How describing what they're interested in helps your child
It helps them to:
- Hear the language they will need to talk about what interests them. This will help them learn words more quickly
- Link the words they hear to what’s happening and understand their meanings
Chatting during an everyday activity like sorting laundry is a great opportunity to expand your toddler's vocabulary.
Chat about who each item belongs to and talk about the different textures and colours. Describing each item can help your child understand how words go together to form sentences.
