Parents struggle a lot when their children are growing up because they face many challenges that they might be unprepared for. In today’s world, most of them have to do with technology and their kids’ time looking at a screen. 

All parents are worried about their child’s development, and they would like to know that their children are growing at an average pace. One of the key indicators of this is language. To help parents out, here’s a complete guide to their children’s spoken language!

Knowing Your Syllables

Every child begins with single syllables because the first thing they do is make sounds. These sounds eventually form words and then sentences. The best way to do this is to teach them beginning sounds. 

If you’re playing with a ball with your child, you can get them to say ‘buh’ for the letter b. Once they know the starting syllables, it gets easier for them to say the whole word. What’s even better is that you can understand what they are trying to say, as well. 

Learning the Big Words

Most words are formed of only a few syllables at the most, and many are just two small words put together. If you feel your child can learn those words, you can go ahead and try teaching them. 

Good examples are “el-bow” or “sun-shine”. This will also help develop the cognitive function of their brains. 

Building Scenarios

The best way to teach children new words and build their vocabulary is to show them new things. If you can’t go outside, indoor learning is always an option. Play pretend! Make your child imagine they’re at the mall or a park. Visual books are a great way to play around with words. New words mean better spoken language.

Rhyming Words 

One of the most fun things about spoken language is rhyming. It’s fun to do, and all children enjoy activities like this. A fun thing to do would be to rhyme words with your children. Ask your children to find different objects that rhyme. 

It could be anything, like hat and mat, or sky and cry. It could also lead to a bit of bonding time with the children while helping in their development. 

Concluding Thoughts

There are a lot of moments that parents miss when their children get older. Some of those times are the ones where their children learn how to speak. Be a part of these moments and help them learn. They will only grow better if you’re there to help them through it. 

In the end, not only will you be happy, but your child will, too. The best part about it is that they’ll be able to tell you they’re happy.