Speech, Language and Communication Resources - July week 1
Talk about what’s happening during play to help build your child’s language skills.
Talk About What's Happening!
Talking about what your child is doing during play is a simple and effective way to support communication and language development. By describing what your child is looking at, touching, or playing with, you help them connect words to actions and experiences.
Example:
If your child is playing with a toy hammer, say: “You’ve got a hammer” or “You’re hitting the blocks.”
Why it helps:
- Builds vocabulary and language skills
- Shows interest in your child’s play
- Reduces pressure to speak
- Encourages communication naturally
Describe What's Happening
Talking about what your child is doing, seeing, or playing with is a simple way to support their language development.
Have a look at the Cbeebies Parenting video collection by Tiny Happy People for great examples.
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