Today's episode we kick off a two-part series on developing ESSENTIAL listening and understanding skills in your toddler.
I guide you through the first five milestones crucial for fostering amazing listening abilities in your little ones.
Key Takeaways:
- Follow NOVEL Commands:
- Encouraging your toddler to understand and act on new instructions.
- Follow 2-Step Directions Related to Objects:
- Helping your child process and execute simple, sequential tasks.
- Understand NEW Words Daily:
- Supporting your toddler in learning an average of 9 new words per day, expanding their vocabulary.
- Demonstrate ACTION Words on Request:
- Teaching your child to recognize and perform action words, enhancing their comprehension.
- Sort Objects into Categories:
- Developing your toddler's ability to categorize and organize objects, a key skill in understanding instructions.
Discussion Highlights:
- The importance of nurturing listening skills through interactive play and everyday routines.
- The role of positive reinforcement and cheerleading in reinforcing these skills.
- How these milestones build a strong foundation for your child's neurological ability to process spoken language.
- The dangers of talking AT your toddler instead of WITH them, which can undermine their learning process.
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