Talk to teach from day one

Chit-chat with your child is a valuable experience for both of you. A simple conversation every day can help them develop language and communication skills. 

Here are some ideas to make talking more a part of your everyday routine:

• Talk about what you’re doing, what you can see, and what interests your child.
• Share or tell stories that interest your child. Repeat favourites again and again.
• If a word in a book or conversation is unfamiliar, don’t change it or skip it. Instead, show your child a picture, the real object, or an action that lets the child know what the word means. You can also explain it using words or concepts they already understand.
• Point out symbols, letters and words you see on street signs and posters.
• Talk about, signs, posters or labels when shopping, and show children recipes and instructions as you follow them together.