- Use natural gestures and/or signing e.g. waving “bye-bye”.
- Let the child choose the activity and follow their interest .
- Use percussion instruments to take turns.
- Sing songs and encourage repetitive action rhymes.
- Play alongside the child and talk together.
- Encourage young children to explore and imitate sound.
- Talk about the different sounds they hear, such as a tractor’s chug chug while sharing a book.