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Building Vocabulary Everywhere
Have you heard about the word explosion that happens in toddlerhood? At around 18 months of age, toddlers’ use of language expands dramatically. Basic words like “hi” are replaced with “good morning,” or “cup” is replaced with “I want more juice please.” This sturdy Discover and Learn book is rich in vocabulary and illustration. From vehicles to a mountain bike and even a jumping bunny, the bright illustrations can be used to further your child’s vocabulary. This book is interactive, with flaps that lift to give further interesting facts and finger paths that children can follow.
As you drive to school, to appointments or to the store, point out things around you. Instead of saying, “Do you see the truck?” be specific and say, “Do you see the white and yellow garbage truck?” You are your child’s world and they experience life through what you do with them each day, so make it a point to support their language explosion.
By Redd Byrd, author of Discover and Learn 100 Words on the Go and a longtime advocate for early childhood language development.
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