Let's FOCUS on Building Language Moments Blog Series - Helping develop Toddler Speech & Language
Our blog series Let's FOCUS on Building Language Moments looks at quick and simple ideas to get Infants and Toddlers to FOCUS on Speech & Language while completing simple day to day routines and activities. Helping develop Toddler and Infant Speech and Language Skills.
You can use everyday routines to develop and boost a toddler and infant's speech and language skills.
Using the correct matching language in a simple everyday routine moment can provide the optimum language examples for your child. This will provide them with the best learning foundations that will impact on their development for many years to come.
We understand that parents are busy
By thinking about what you are saying in a single MOMENT can help to develop and boost speech and language skills giving your babies and toddlers the best chance to have the skills needed for "formal" schooling success and give them confidence to interact with their peers.
SO, let's take a single moment in an everyday routine
AND Let's make it simple and easy!
We are not suggesting taking the whole routine and scripting your every word. A lot of the time we are trying to just get through that everyday routine before they take of running or get frustrated.
The key is to take just a MOMENT in a routine.
To make these moments work, “Your talk” needs to closely match your child’s understanding and talking levels. Remember that how and what we say to our children in the early years has been shown to have a major impact in later academic success and social confidence. A mis-match can result in reducing the value of the everyday learning opportunities for your child. Matching how complex your sentences and words are and your child’s current communication skills really is the crucial idea to make these language moments have amazing results.
There are so many moments a family’s everyday routines that can turn everyday talk into natural learning moments. It is too hard to think you will script or change your whole routine – just one moment is a fantastic start. We have provided with each Language Moment a FREE PRINTABLE for parents or carers that way you’ll have a quick reference guide with instructions.
Don't waste another moment.
Watch the Video
Grab the download, pop it in a relevant place for all parents, grandparents or carers to see. This will ensure that this moment is reinforced every time the same way!
And Start boosting your child’s speech TODAY!
This idea of matching your language to your child’s speech development level is So important it is the First STEP in our FOCUS on TODDLER TALK Online Program. The program guides you in how to find out what level your child’s current communication skills are at and to see if the speech you are using in your everyday talk is at the right level!
The program demonstrates how to make “changes” to your talk as your child’s understanding, speech and language grows. This not about changing your individuality as a parent. It is about finding the best way for YOU to match your speech to YOUR child.
Everyday Routines: Video Blogs + FREE Printables
Let's Talk Tooth Brushing Video Blog and Free Printable
This VIDEO blog guides you through the everyday tooth brushing routine. It takes ONE simple MOMENT in that routine to boost speech and language development. Along with the video it has a FREE PRINTABLE that parents can use as a prompt.
Click the picture to see the video and blog information!
FREE PRINTABLE FOR THE TOOTH BRUSHING BLOG - be sure to watch the video
Let's Talk Sunscreen Video Blog and Free Printable
This VIDEO blog guides you through the everyday applying sunscreen routine. It takes ONE simple MOMENT in that routine to boost speech and language development. Along with the video it has a FREE PRINTABLE that parents can use as a prompt.
Click the picture to see the video and blog information!
FREE PRINTABLE FOR THE TOOTH BRUSHING BLOG - be sure to watch the video
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FOCUS On Toddler Talk! Has 4 Individual Steps
4 Comprehensive Steps that help you build a strong Speech & Language Foundation.
Each Step Includes...
A Crucial FOCUS In Speech development.
Movie Tutorials available 24/7
FOCUS on essential pre-speech skills needed to boost early speech development and prevent your child becoming a late talker. Let Dr Sandra McMahon explain through video tutorials each steps FOCUS so you have a clear understanding of the goals and purpose of each step and the activities.
Observation Checklists
Online Checklists
Get to know your child's personal development each step of the way with easy to use online checklists with automatic results.
Communication FOCUS
Activities that FOCUS On
Communication Skills
FOCUS on activities that highlight important social aspects of learning to talk and learn. Build and strengthen social and emotional skills.
Understanding FOCUS
Activities that FOCUS On
Understanding Skills
FOCUS on activities that highlight the importance of understanding language. Understanding comes before talking.
Speech FOCUS
Activities that FOCUS On
Speech & Articulation
FOCUS on activities that assist your toddler to say the building blocks of words - speech sounds improving speech clarity.
Customised FOCUS
Foundation, Main &
Advanced Levels
3 Levels: FOCUS on your child's needs. At each step the games and activity instructions are customised to each level. Move through the levels of each step as needed.
Maintaining Skills
At Home, Mealtime, Bedtime,
While Travelling and Out & About
Everyday routine activities specific to each steps FOCUS. Easy ways to keep the FOCUS of the step in your busy schedule.
Sharing Skills
Activities to share.
Specific activities to share with family, friends, playgroups or childcare providers.
