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Expresses thoughts with
sounds, words, and gestures
(expressive language)
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Toy Search
“Hide” some familiar objects in different places in one room in your home.
Tell your child you cannot find some of his toys and need his help to find them.
Invite him to hunt with you for the missing toys. Act lively and make gestures as
you look for and find each toy. “I cannot find the tractor! Where can it be? Oh,
here it is! Look, Bailey, we found the tractor. Can you say tractor?”
Continue your search as long as your child is interested or until you’ve found
all the hidden toys. Each time you find one, encourage your child to repeat the
name. Accept all attempts with enthusiasm.
What’s in the Basket?
Set out two baskets with different toys. For example, one might have stuffed
animals and the other plastic animals and figures.
Watch as your child comes to see what is in the baskets.
Let her choose freely which toys she wants to play with.
As she points to or takes a toy, describe what she is doing and encourage her to
name the item or imitate a sound.“Maddie, I see you want to play with the truck.
Can you say ‘truck’?” Accept all attempts enthusiastically!
Follow a similar approach throughout all the routines and activities of your day.
Hi and Bye
Use a stuffed animal or a playful puppet to help your one year old learn to say
“hi” or “hello” and “bye” or “good-bye.”
Sit facing your child on the floor. Play a game with your child by putting the
stuffed animal between you and say “Hi,Teddy!”
Put the puppet behind you and say “Bye,Teddy!”
Repeat several times encouraging your child to say “hi” and “bye.”
Give your child a turn to play “Hi and Bye” with Teddy.
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