How Can Parents and Caregivers Support Expressive Language Development?
Parents and caregivers play a vital role in supporting expressive language development. Here are some strategies:
- Read Aloud: Regularly reading to children exposes them to new words and sentence structures. - Talk Often: Engage in conversations with children, even if they are not yet speaking. Describe activities, ask questions, and listen to their responses. - Play: Interactive play encourages language use. Games like "pretend play" can be particularly beneficial. - Limit Screen Time: Encourage more face-to-face interactions instead of excessive screen time. - Model Language: Use correct grammar and a rich vocabulary when speaking to children.
