Say and Sign before you do

Say and Sign before you do

Here's the thing. If your toddler cries at your feet and you just pick them up, then they learn that 'crying at mums feet gets me picked up', so th...

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Don't say 'Say'

Don't say 'Say'

Think about it - when you ask your little one to "say_______" You're just teaching them the art of imitation. So whilst they might imitate you when...

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Teaching new vocab: Pull

Teaching new vocab: Pull

Babies learn the meaning of new words by us modelling (saying) them in context (in the place where they fit) and by using lots of repetition. We c...

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Speak Normally

Speak Normally

I'm not sure why we all started talking in the third person to our children but I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! And it's better not t...

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Flash Card: True or false?

Flash Card: True or false?

I will NOT be using flashcards. Not only are they super unnatural (are YOU ever shown cards and forced to shout out what you see on them?!) but the...

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What counts as a first word?

What counts as a first word?

More than you think! A first word is something that your child says intentionally, the same way every time and consistently - to get or communicate...

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Sing to Learn

Sing to Learn

Nursery rhymes are EXCELLENT for language development. My Mam's been teaching August a new word a day by singing to him and it's so exciting to se...

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Story Spoons

Story Spoons

If you're into bringing stories to life then this is for you! Wooden spoons are cheap, easy to get a hold of and make EXCELLENT story props! So ea...

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