6.226 LANGUAGE: Use Speech: Model word when child is watching face

When your child is interested in something, they are more likely to want to talk about it. They will be interested in the word you use to label it.

Today’s activity: When your child is interested in something, get their attention by being excited and asking, “What’s that?” When they look at you, then model the word that names the object.

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