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Play and talk with everyday objects

Everyday objects give young children a bridge from a picture to a word. Choose one familiar item and invite your child to point, name or use it together.

Name one thing together

Hold up one object and say its name slowly. Let your child point, copy the word or show you where another one is.

Offer two gentle choices

Ask whether the object is a toy or a vehicle, big or small, round or not round. Accept pointing and gestures as answers.

Let the child lead

Follow the object your child picks next. A few back-and-forth turns are enough; stop while the conversation still feels playful.

Try these play areas

2-3 Find the toyFind the vehicleFind the shape