6.223 LANGUAGE: Make Meaning: Model “eat” gesture

Put your thumb and fingers together to mime an eating movement. Use lots of modeling before you start to expect your child to use the gesture.

Today’s activity: Model “eat” when you are opening the fridge or cupboard to get food. Hold up the food and say, “eat.” Give them the food and say “eat.”

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