When playing with your child, it鈥檚 important that they see you having fun. This will encourage them to interact and communicate with you. The more you communicate together the more words and sentences they can learn.
Watch the video below to see how this family use their tone of voice to engage their children while playing together.
How using an interesting voice helps your child
It helps them to:
- Focus and listen to what you are saying
- Pick out important words that relate to what you're doing
- Have fun while they enjoy learning words and sentences
Simple games at home are brilliant for your child's development.
You don't need anything special 鈥 the most important thing is to have fun. Use simple actions, a lively tone of voice and phrases like 'ready鈥 steady鈥 go!' to excite your child and engage their attention.