- 1). Read to your child. Yes, this seems basic, but you’d be surprised how consistent reading can improve a toddler’s speech. During story time, read to your child in a slow, clear voice. Make sure to be expressive in your delivery and encourage interaction in the story with your child. Read often to your child and ask her questions to make sure she actively responds.
- 2). Sing different songs. This is a great learning experience for toddlers. Songs provide natural rhythm for children and they usually love it. Kids enjoy being involved and they like singing along. Once you’ve sung a song numerous times, have him fill in the blanks. He will begin to not only remember, but anticipate the words to the song.
- 3). Repeat words. Nothing’s better than repetition when trying to improve your toddler’s speech. Make sure to enunciate when speaking to your child so she can clearly understand what you’re saying. Over exaggerate words if you have to. This will help her catch on to the sound you’re trying to express.
- 4). Label objects with pictures. As a parent, oftentimes, you know what you’re child is trying to say, even if it’s not very clear. In order to help him improve, start labeling objects and have him request what he wants. Children can recognize pictures extremely fast. So post a picture of an object and encourage him to say what it is. Enunciate the words, and speak slowly. Even post pictures of things like candy and cake so he’ll be even more anxious to request them.
- 5). Play games to help develop muscles around the mouth. Sometimes, toddlers’ muscles aren’t developed enough to say certain words. That’s why it’s helpful to play with your child. Take some time to blow bubbles with your child. Or buy fun toys she’s sure to love like whistles and plastic flutes. She’ll have something cool and fun to play with, while developing her mouth muscles.
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