Would you like your child to speak more confidently and fluently? Daily life is full of opportunities to support language development in a natural and enjoyable way. You don’t need special toys or materials—just your voice, your attention, and your presence.
Here are some simple yet effective ideas:
🗣️ Describe What You See or Do
While dressing your child, say what they’re wearing: “We’re putting on the red shirt,” “Here are the blue socks.” Repetition and gestures help reinforce language understanding.
🧺 Name and Request Objects
Say: “Bring me the spoon,” or “Put the plate on the table.” This helps your child link words with actions and objects.
🚗 Talk During Walks
Comment on what you see around you: “Look, a red car,” “Do you hear the bird?” Use adjectives, sounds, and questions.
🎵 Sing and Pause
Sing simple children’s songs and pause just before the last word to encourage your child to finish the line.
📚 Read Simple Picture Books
Point to images and ask, “What’s this?”, “Where’s the cat?” If your child doesn’t speak yet, describe the pictures yourself.
🧸 Follow Your Child’s Play
If your child is playing with cars, join in and say things like: “The truck is moving,” “Splash! It fell in the water!”
🌙 Recap the Day
At the end of the day, talk about what happened: “We ate a banana,” “We played with the ball.”
Don’t forget! Communication starts with us. The more naturally you talk to your child, the easier it will be for them to develop their language.
Maria Lazarou
Speech and Language Therapist (SLP, BSc, M.A.)
Head of the Multidisciplinary Team, Evlogon
