Get the handout: 16 gestures that help your child learn to talk.

Your child’s hand muscles develop so they can release an object on purpose, to set it in your hand. Practice in fun activities so giving is a pleasant experience.

Today’s activity: Take turns with an object. Hold out your hand and wait for your child to put it in your hand. Pair the word “give” when you hold out your hand, or when you give an object to your child.

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