I have a 22-month old daughter who I read to and talk to all the time. She listens very well and follows through when I tell her to do something, like "pick up your toys and put them in the toy box", but she doesn't talk much. She can say a few things like "Here you go" and "Thank You", but not much more. I'm constantly pointing to things around the house and stating what they are in hopes that she'll repeat it, but she doesn't - she just points also. What games and activities can I do with her to get her to talk more?
2006-10-12 05:43:52 · 10 answers · asked by Love4Life 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
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2006-10-12 05:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Henderson B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep doing what your doing and this will help her in long run. When you give her a cup of juice , tell her to say 'juice', and do this sort of thing with objects often. Make it very exciting and reward her when she does say a word with alot of --great jobs,and I,m so proud of you's and even hugs. Children all learn at different paces and they all love to be praised and rewarded with being told that they did a wonderful job so just keep talking to her and trying to get her to talk to you.
Start conversations with her often, at first she may just listen but she will respond- leave the window open for her responce.
Such as if you see a bird in the back yard call her to come and look and when she does say things like" Do you see the beautiful bird" ? I think he is so pretty. What do you think? do you think he is pretty too? Hes blue,look look hes blue and he likes us. Is he eating? And when that is over tell her you had so much fun looking at the bird and ask her if she did too. Then when someone comes into the home remind her of the bird you saw and encourage her to talk about the bird. If you can stimulate her through events that happen all around her maybe she will become excited enough to want to try and share what is going on in her world with you more and more.
2006-10-12 06:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the "I spy" game. But gear it for her age. (I spy something Dora) But instead of her pointing to it she has to say it. (my Dora shoes) Or have her repeat things you say. Make sure you keep it like a game. If she does not reply just move on to something else or try later. She'll catch on. If you have concerns talk to her doctor about it. But I'm sure she's fine. Enjoy the quiet while you can. Once she starts chatting it up there won't be any quiet in the house!
2006-10-12 06:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by motomomma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 and 1 year old. We try to sing and find a song for everything we do. We sing a song for picking up our toys, for getting ready to eat, getting dressed.. it doesn't have to be elaborate, pick a tune from a nursery rhyme or anyother song that you know, and sing to them what you are doing or what you want them to do. My oldest picked up the song for picking up her toys almost a year ago, and sings it every time she picks up her toys now.
Try fun songs too, that add actions and movements like "if you're happy and you know it clap your hands." Not only is there singing, but kids love to learn how to express their actions and emotions.
2006-10-12 07:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by missytimsturgis4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singing is a great way to build vocabulary. Also, they make this great puzzle that has all the letters of the alphabet as the puzzle pieces. On each letter is something that starts with that letter. For example the "H" is a horse. That could be a great tool to teaching her names of things now, and also letters later on.
2006-10-12 05:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 19:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by wilson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singing to them is good. So is just talking to them all the time and getting in the habit of reading to them everyday.
2006-10-12 05:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Ewa™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sing everything you do..........just make a song and a tune up and she will do it with you.......
My daughter is almost 2 (in November) and she has a good vocabulary of words.......most that only I can understand but she is still trying to talk......
and it's all about repition........
2006-10-12 05:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Joogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighborhood nanny uses touch-n-feel flashcards with my 18-month old. I've noticed she's saying a lot more (shoes, socks, cat, dog, outside, etc.) than she was 1 month ago.
2006-10-12 08:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by lcd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The others are correct, but remember that singing also helps children learn. Play or just sing appropriate kid songs with him.
2016-03-28 06:29:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋