Building language through everyday actions~

When a child has a language delay, parents often ask what they can do to help.  Turn off the T.V. or computer. Talk. All the time. Talk about what you are doing. Do not expect your child to respond. Talk about each step you are doing when you make breakfast. Talk about brushing teeth.  Talk about getting dressed. Talk about what you see out the window when you are driving in the car. Talk about...things you see in your backyard, the clouds in the sky, supper, bath time.  Talk about everything--even when you think your child is not paying attention.  Children often learn from what is happening in their environment!