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Language Rich and Life Ready
Parents are a child’s first teacher, so a child’s initial path to success is paved by their home environment. So, what can parents do to close the gap? Creating a language rich environment doesn’t require special materials or extensive training. It requires time. It requires parents to be present with their child and to open the doors to the “give and take” that conversation entails—starting long before the child can speak. Reading to a child is a great way to share language, but it is by far the only way. Even the most mundane tasks can open the doors to building vocabulary. While cleaning up after dinner, talk about the water in the sink, and the fun of the bubbles, and the shapes of the dishes. When the child is playing, ask questions. “I see you have your toy car. Where are you going?” or “Puppy looks sad. Should we get him a treat?” The opportunities to create a language rich environment are nearly boundless, and the payoff for a child is immeasurable. So, the only question is what will you be talking about today? For more information about great techniques to help create a language rich environment, visit our website at www.DePaulHearingandSpeech.org. ![]() |
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