Hey Kids, Let’s…. Ask Questions!!!

There are many pathways to encourage and enhance language growth.  Providing language enrichment activities to your child is one of the most valuable foundations and tool you can offer.  They are easy, free and do not require scheduled times or appointments!  Everyday life is already full!  The key is … encourage your children to ask … Questions!  Children who are encouraged to ask questions and think more about their world and environment have a greater understanding of specific vocabulary and comprehension of the way things work and their function.   Helping your child to gain knowledge, now that is a great gift!  As parents, pose questions which will stimulate your child’s thoughts on both specific and general topics.  When in the kitchen, out in the yard, driving in the car, look around and talk about what you see.  Ask your child the “who, what, where, when” and especially “why” questions.  Engage in a discussion of the topics and expand on them, even presenting additional thoughts and questions.  When encouraging your child to think more about his/her world, you will be promoting the development of language!