Your child learns words when you use them in meaningful situations. They will have more interest and stay focused longer when you make the interactions fun and high interest. Use just one or two words at a time when you want them to be focused on the meaning of a word.

Today’s activity: At meal time, ask, “Where’s papa?” and look around. Then point and say, “There’s papa!” The person can clap or make a funny face to keep your child engaged. Start by showing how to respond. As your child starts to participate, back off on your examples and wait for them to point on their own.

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