12 activities to help your child learn new words
On our most recent family trip I was reminded of something magic – new experiences lead to a burst in new words.
The evidence was right before my eyes (or rather ears) as Chloe (my 2 ½ year old) repeated and later easily recalled so many new words including lichen, Dugong, stabiliser bars and even fluorescent!
And why do new words come more easily during new experiences? Well it has to do with a few key strategies that underpin language learning.
And even though my little one may not have a complete understanding of the new words she has learned, other experiences will help her to consolidate their meaning so that her understanding grows over time.
Practical ideas to help your child learn new words
Okay, so it’s not possible to go on a holiday every weekend, but never fear, there are loads of other mini-adventures you can go on (even at home) to help your little one learn new words. Why don’t you try one of these today?
Are you looking for more ways to help support your child’s language learning? Check out the Talkable app. Available on iTunes and Google Play.