8 activities to support language development in toddlers, including reading with felt pieces, playing "what's missing," labeling body parts, playing hide and seek with toys, using pause and fill-in activities while reading and singing, creating a talking basket, using a touchy feely box, and doing matching activities with flashcards. These activities help toddlers learn new words and reinforce vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
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๐ Reading with felt pieces to encourage vocabulary development
๐ท Playing "what's missing" with familiar objects
๐๏ธ Labeling body parts using stickers or tape
๐ Playing hide and seek with toys to learn vocabulary and follow directions
๐ต Using pause and fill-in activities while reading and singing
๐งบ Creating a talking basket with random objects for vocabulary exploration
๐ Using a touchy feely box to stimulate sensory and language development
๐ Matching activities with flashcards to reinforce vocabulary and object recognition
Key Insights
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- ๐ Using props like felt pieces and masking tape during reading can make the activity more interactive and engaging for toddlers.
- ๐ท "What's missing" games help toddlers develop memory skills and reinforce vocabulary.
- ๐๏ธ Labeling body parts with stickers or tape helps toddlers learn and practice vocabulary related to their own bodies.
- ๐ Hide and seek games with toys encourage toddlers to follow directions and learn vocabulary related to different rooms and objects in the house.
- ๐ต Pause and fill-in activities while reading and singing allow toddlers to practice new words and improve their language skills.
- ๐งบ Creating a talking basket with random objects provides a hands-on and interactive way for toddlers to explore and learn new vocabulary.
- ๐ Touchy feely boxes stimulate sensory development and language skills by allowing toddlers to feel and describe different objects.
