8. Apply Positive Reinforcement
Provide verbal reinforcement whenever your youngster says a new word for the first time or correctly pronounces a tough word. Saying, “Wow. That was a difficult one, but you got it right!” or “Good job, Max” can assist in boosting your child’s self-esteem and confidence.
Do not be discouraged if your youngster mispronounces words or misarticulates word sounds. In your response, repeat the term correctly for them. For instance, your youngster would say, “Look, Mom, a wed bawoon.” Respond by stating, “yeah, yes. That is a large red balloon.”
9. Make Use of Self-Talk
Your child is eager to learn even before he or she can babble. Engage in self-talk whenever you are around your infant, moving around, or finishing your duties.
Use child-friendly terminology to describe your activities around the house. You could be watching football on TV, doing the dishes, or doing the laundry. Simply continue to describe your behaviors to your child.
Describe everything you do in their line of sight when they are a bit older. When it’s bath time, for example, you can narrate everything they can see and hear. “Here’s some water. It’s hot water. Pour some water.
Apply some soap or shampoo. Rinse away all of the bubbles. The baby should be dried off.
Aaaand all done!”
10. Make Use of Gestures and Signs
Every child uses gestures and signs almost instinctively. Communication includes the baby’s first smile, cry, or laughter. All of these are examples of nonverbal communication.
A 1-year-old will frequently point to something they want. Alternatively, use motions to say “hello,” “bye,” “hungry,” or “sleepy.” Children who use gestures regularly are more likely to have large vocabularies as they grow older.
You can teach your child a variety of signals and gestures. Among these are eat, drink, help, milk, hunger, water, please, more, and go.
11. Sing Along With Them
Is there music that you and your child like listening to? It could range from “Wheels on the Bus” to “Piano Man.” Sing along with your youngster if he or she is old enough to speak and hum along with the song.
Choose nursery rhymes, children’s tunes (Baby Shark will definitely do), or whatever you enjoy. Check that you have the correct lyrics and that they are appropriate for a child. Play the song on your phone and sing along!
This is an easy and enjoyable workout. If your youngster misspells a word, correct them during the chorus or repetitions.