When you are at your child’s level, you can be sure you’re talking about what interests them the most.
Watch how the mum in this video gets down to her daughter's level and chats with her while hanging the laundry out together.
How getting down to your child's level helps them learn
It helps your child to:
- See what you are doing or looking at
- Hear your words and sentences more clearly
- Show you what they are interested in
- See clues to communicate and understand what is being said, as they watch lip movements, eyes, and facial expressions
Routine tasks like hanging out the laundry are a great time to chat together and can be fun.
Naming and describing the items in your washing basket helps your child develop their vocabulary.
Talking about who owns each item of clothes teaches your child about possession and sharing.
Remember to get down to their level to talk about what they’re interested in and repeat the words they say back to them correctly, no matter how they say the words themselves.
