Be attentive and respond to children’s talk in an appropriate and positive way.
Use talk to describe what children are doing by providing a running commentary, e.g. Oh, I can see what you are doing. You have to put the milk in the cup first.
Provide opportunities for children to talk with other children and adults about what they see, hear, think and feel.
Talk slowly enough for the child to understand.
Provide words by labelling objects, actions and abstract things like feelings.
Stay with the child while they play, play alongside the child and show attentive companionship as you share conversations.
