Kickstart your little one’s language skills
Kickstart your little one's language skills
It's never too early to kickstart your little one's language skills!
Here are some easy-peasy ways to give your child's brain power a boost and pump up their vocab from the comfort of your own home:
Dive into reading: Snuggle up and open a book! Reading aloud to your youngster is tops for tossing new words and ideas into their noggin. Aim for books bursting with bright colours, simple words, and captivating pictures.
Play with words: Turn everyday objects into language lessons. During brekkie or lunch, point out the spoon, fork, and plate as you name them loud and clear.
Label everything: Stick little notes with object names all over the house – think chair, table, door, and window. This helps your kiddo link words with things they see every day.
Sing a song: Get your groove on with nursery rhymes and tunes! Singing not only introduces new words but also gets those rhythm and memory gears turning. Throw in some actions for extra fun!
Word-building fun: Break out the building blocks and spell out simple words together. As you piece together words, say 'em out loud. It's a ripper way to kick off letter recognition and phonics.
Sort it out: Play games sorting objects into different groups, like toys, fruits, and clothes. Use the chance to slip in new words and ideas as you play.
Mirror, mirror: Stand in front of a mirror with your kids and point out different parts of your face and body – eyes, nose, mouth, you name it!
Remember, the key is to keep things fun and hands-on. Getting your little one involved in the action and tapping into their senses makes learning words an adventure!
This article has been written to help increase the knowledge and understanding of the Bundaberg community and is part of Bundaberg Regional Libraries First 5 Forever. Learn more about Baby and toddler Storytime at Bundaberg Library here.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
