5 ideas

Goal: Decrease your questions and increase your statements
Make 3 statements for every question that you ask
Build into daily routines
Initiate activities that engage your child
3:1 Rule
[Playing with clay dough]
Statements:
Let’s make a snake!
I made a long snake.
That’s a great idea!
Question:
What color should it be?

Goal: Motivate your child to speak by setting up an environment that entices them.
Create fun opportunities that they need help with
Wait until they communicate a need for help
If it’s too difficult for them to do on their own, it’s another opportunity for them to ask again.
Communication Temptations
[Great Activities]
Balloons
Blowing Bubbles
Wind-up toys
Snacks/Drinks
Example:
Hand your child a jar of bubbles he can’t open.
Wait for them to ask for help.

Goal: Be a model of rich and diverse language
Quality and Quantity matter!
Can be done throughout daily routines.
Keep your sentences at the level your child understands.
Self Talk
[Driving]
“Time to put our seatbelts on. It’s hot in here. Let’s turn on the air conditioner.”
“Look at all the colorful cars. I wonder where they’re going. They must have a lot of fun things to do today.