NANA SAYS CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IS AMAZING

Being around a toddler is quite fun. Listening and noticing how every day  language is developing from the age of 12 months to 24 months is incredible. From a few words and sounds to pointing and identifying many objects and things. Trying to put words together into sentences. Grammar, verb tenses and words increase. Continuing with all preschoolers to support and enhance language is important. It is also a time to try to teach another language if it is a goal. Even a few words in another language enhance knowledge.  Grandparents have a role in all language development too. Reading, identifying items in the environment and just talking to them encourages positive language development as well as vital communication patterns. Children need to be heard. Eye contact, attentive listening and often crouching down to the child's level to show them that what is being said is important. Of course, the most important word I never tire of hearing is Nana! I just loved it when the grandchildren knew I was Nana! Do you have fun around little ones? Do you enjoy hearing the language development evolve?