6.217 LANGUAGE: Make Meaning: Model “my”

“My” is a pronoun, another type of word to add to your child’s vocabulary. It’s a word that has a lot of meaning for your child!

Today’s activity: Model a gesture (or symbol) as you say the word “my” by placing your flat palm on your chest. When sharing a toy, say, “Jimmy’s turn. My turn.” When your child chooses from 2 offered items, say, “Jimmy’s cheese” as you hand it to him and “”my cheese” as you eat your piece.

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