Let’s get Ready for Reading: A fun and easy guide to help kids become readers…so what else is in the guide continued…
Did you know that by playing “I Spy” with your child you actually
encourage vocabulary building?
“I spy with my little eye, something that is…” by asking your
child to find something according to the category, shape, colour and size that
you have described to them, you teach them how to look at and describe the
world around them.
Playing “I Spy”
encourages the use of descriptive and expressive language, as well as, problem
solving and critical thinking. …Who
knew?
The more you talk to your child, the richer
their vocabulary will become.
Talk to
your child all day long. Talk about and
explain what you are doing. Talk about
the various things that you are using.
Explain their function and purpose.
Point out and name objects or items to your child. Use words to describe the actions that you
and your child are engaging in, but also, and most importantly, the world
around them.
Talk about feelings – yours
and your child’s feelings. I feel sad and this is why. I feel happy and this is why. By knowing words
to express themselves by, you empower your little one to tell you not only what
they want, but also how they feel.
Remember, you are your child’s first and absolute favourite
playmate, for more tips like this one (page 26) and others on games to play,
check out Lets get Ready for Reading: A fun and easy guide to help kids become
readers.
Visit back with us next Friday for another great tip from
the Guide!
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