Getting your little one dressed is a great chance to build their vocabulary.
It's a key part of your everyday routine so you can help them to learn new words without having to make time.
Why you should talk your toddler through getting dressed
- Getting dressed is an easy way to build some language learning into their daily routine as it's something you do together every day.
- Name the items of clothing you're putting on and where they go on their body e.g. 'gloves, they go on your hands'.
- It's also a great opportunity for your child to practise following simple instructions like 'stand up' or 'give me your hand'.
- Repeating phrases like 'socks on' helps to build their understanding of simple phrases.
Image caption, As you dress them, chat about each item of clothing and where it goes on their body.
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How to build language into getting a toddler dressed
- Use simple instructions like 'put your sock on'.
- Introduce items and say where they go e.g. 'your hat, it goes over your ears.'
- Repeat instructions - this helps children to learn what they mean.
Learning through everyday routines
All sorts of everyday routines are a chance for your child to learn.
- Try talking through sorting the laundry
- Or preparing a meal together
- You could even talk through cleaning
