You do not need extra time. These games fit easily into things you already do.
- Bath time: splash, pour, in, out
- Mealtimes: more, all done, drink
- Getting dressed: shoes on, socks off
- Out and about: bus, dog, big car
Talking through routines links words to real experiences, which helps toddlers remember them.
Toddlers learn best when they feel safe to try.
- Follow your child’s interest
- Keep games short and playful
- Repeat words often without correcting
- Celebrate any attempt to communicate
If your toddler does not join in straight away, that is okay. Listening is still learning.
