Read to Learn Tips: June 13, 2011
Compiled by Sally C. Fuller, Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
June 13, 2011
Talking to your child-from birth-gives them a world of words and ideas, for free!
- From birth to 18 months, your baby uses voice to express feelings, laughing and crying.
- From birth to 18 months, your baby imitates speech by saying things like "na-na, da-da"
- From birth to 18 months, your baby understands several simple phrases.
- Listen to your child talk and encourage the child to say more.
- Ask questions, show interest in what your child says, and help your child learn new words and ideas.
- When you are with your child, limit distractions like phone calls and television. Instead, talk, read and play together.
- Consider borrowing books from the library to read with your child.
