Painting and letters can be a great game idea to encourage language in young children. We are going to present you two activities that you will like and that the children will have a great time.
Painting
Children love to paint and it is a great opportunity to learn about colors. It can be tricky, but learning to order adds another dimension to vocabulary development. There are many different activities with painting. Try finger painting or printing with paint. Painting a picture is a great way to help children express their feelings throughl talk about the finished image.
Card games
There are numerous card games available that encourage vocabulary development. Matching pairs, happy families… these are just a few. Card games develop the social interaction and vocabulary associated with the game. Before starting the game, check that your child has the vocabulary to be able to use the cards.
Tips to encourage language development
The key to language development is interaction and along with interaction comes stimulation. Here are some tips to help encourage children to develop language.
- Pay attention to your child when he talks to you
- Praise good speech and vocabulary
- Help with new words by repeating them
- Add phrases or words and increase vocabulary (for example, your child says "my ball" and you say "yes, your ball is a big ball")
- Never make fun of mistakes: correct gently by repeating the sentence correctly
- Use television and screens in moderation
- Check your child for ear infections
- Talk about what you are doing while doing daily tasks
- Be a good role model
The speed with which children learn new words is amazing. They are like little sponges that absorb every word they hear. What a joy to be a part of your language learning experience!