Provide a stable caregiver and consistent routines Ensure a hygienic and safe environment for your child to explore Use simple and clear language, rhymes to communicate Read picture books with your child Play early games together such as peek-a-boo, play dough, blocks, sand and water
Let child learn and explore through experience (e.g. role play) Multi-sensory learning making use of our various senses (e.g. smile, touch, taste) Read with the child on a daily basis Teach your child to acknowledge his/her feelings (e.g. happy at snack time vs sad when leaving playground) and learn to accept them (e.g. “It’s okay to feel sad when you still want to play.”)
Allow your child to make choices (give them a sense of positive control) in everyday routines Teach cause-and-effect (e.g. “We can see rainbow because it just rained.”) Encourage why-questions Encourage your child to use words to express himself/herself and talk about how he/she feels Allow your child to problem-solve in everyday scenarios Practice makes perfect – make rooms for rehearsal, repetition and revision Encourage your child to use what he/she just learns Multi-sensory learning such as use of colours, role-play, visual aids and videos Widen exposure and go out often with your child (e.g. parks, zoos, libraries, museums) Let your child do self-care tasks such as dressing and simple household chores
