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4. Give choices

Offer children choices throughout the day. For example; "Would you like teddy or car?", "Would you like juice or milk?", What shall we put on next, socks or vest?" Giving choices helps children learn new words and gives them confidence.

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Useful Links

The Speech Journey

BBC Parenting: Babies Listening and Talking

ICan: Tips for Parents

Child Development Institute

First Steps Psychological Service

ICAN

National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum

National Literacy Trust

Reading Is Fundamental

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Talk to Your Baby

Talking Point

Ican Talking Point: Help in the Early Years

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