Category: Anywhere

  • What, Where, When?

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to ask questions using “What,” “Where,” and “When.”

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, try giving me lots of examples of questions that start with “What,” “Where,” and “When.”
    2. If I ask a question
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  • Opposite Words

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to compare things using opposite words

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, help give me examples of two opposite words. 
    2. Some ideas for Up/Down:
      • Say “Up” with each step we take while walking upstairs,
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  • Saying More and More Words

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to add more words to their spoken vocabulary

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, name lots of objects, actions, foods, and people. Give me a chance to imitate you.
    2. Talk out loud during everyday
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  • Naming Objects

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to answer a question with a word they know

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Think of a word I can say. Point to that object and ask “What’s that?”
    2. If I’m learning a new word, ask
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  • Laughs and Chuckles

    Your Child Will Learn

    To communicate feelings of pleasure and delight

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Let’s discover games that make me laugh. Here are some ideas to try:
      • Nuzzling my tummy with your face
      • Playing ‘pat-a-cake’ with my hands or
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  • Learning to Wash Hands

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to wash my hands with help

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Provide a sturdy step stool so I can reach the water by myself. I’ll probably need help turning the faucet on and off. Show me
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  • Learning the Concept of One

    Your Child Will Learn

    That the word “one” is talking about “how many” items there are (one!)

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, point out when there’s one of something.
    2. Play a quick body part game, talking about which
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  • Pointing to Communicate

    Your Child Will Learn

    That pointing is a good way to communicate

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Play a pointing game with me. Ask me where a nearby object is, then pause and see if I’ll point to it. If I
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  • Learning Simple Requests

    Your Child Will Learn

    To understand and follow simple requests

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, try asking me to complete simple tasks. 
    2. Help me understand what you mean by gesturing with your arms and hands. 
    3. Praise me when
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  • My Favorite Place

    Your Child Will Learn

    To explore a place in their community

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Take your child to a favorite place in your community.
    2. Give them a tour and describe all the things you like about that place. If
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