Make believe games develop toddlers’ linguistic abilities, and encourage them to generate experiences from simple, everyday activities. This book can inspire you to play together: Perhaps a doll is tired and wants you to read it a story? Maybe a blanket or pillows can be turned into a tent?
The children in this book perform various actions such as digging and pouring sand from a bucket. You can try mimicking these actions while verbalizing what you are doing: “We are digging in the sand”. You can also demonstrate these actions in the nearby playground or using kinetic sand at home.
Looking at the illustrations in a book can contribute to toddlers’ verbal development. You should look at an illustration together and describe it. For example: “Here’s a balloon, the balloon is round, the balloon floats upwards”, thereby enriching the toddlers’ vocabulary.
Try to come up with your very own family tune – each of you can contribute a sound to your shared melody. You can then repeat it over and over again, faster or slower, louder or quieter. Great fun is guaranteed!
