Talk, Talk, Talk, and Talk Some More!!!

Children learn language through both formal and informal language interactions. These opportunities can be planned and unplanned by adults. A dad can support his child's oral language development by taking time to talk his child on a daily basis. A dad can stimulate conversation by asking questions about feelings, events, and objects in his child's everyday world. You might even support oral language development by talking to your child as you engage in dramatic play with him or her. Some more structured ways of supporting your child's oral language development include: 
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1) Scaffolding--Providing support as children attempt more difficult language skills
2) Modeling--Providing clear examples for children to use as they develop language skills
3) Distancing--Posing open ended questions related to a child's feelings and thoughts
4) Feedback--Providing verbal feedback to encourage, support and reinforce language skills
5) NarrativeTalk--Engaging in authentic conversations with children

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