Look Mumma, I’m Talking More!
Hi Mumma, my language skills are growing so quickly! Here are some key milestones in language development you might notice and how you can help me:
Increasing Sentence Length
Development:
Between 24 and 30 months, I might start constructing three-word sentences like “me want apple,” progressing to more complex five-word sentences by 33 to 36 months.
Supporting This Growth:
Talk to me about the things you do every day, and support me by asking me specific, open-ended questions that don't just need yes or no answers. This helps with teaching young children and helps me improve my language skills.
Expanding Vocabulary
Development:
At 30 months, my expressive language might have grown to 50 words or more. At 35 months, it might have grown to more than 200 words.
Supporting This Growth:
Use the new words I learn to make a personalized picture book with me. This not only helps me learn new words, but it also makes learning fun and engaging, which also helps me learn new words.
Pronoun Use and Understanding
Development:
Between 24 and 30 months, I start using words that are focused on myself, like "me" and "mine." I learn the right way to use "I" and "you" between the ages of 27 and 36 months.
Supporting This Growth:
Show others how to use right pronouns in everyday situations. You could say something like, "You want a banana?" if I say, "Me want a banana." Also, I want a banana. "Here you go." This method helps you learn how to use pronouns correctly.
Asking Questions
Development:
Between 34 and 36 months, I start using question words like "how," "why," "what," "who," and "when," indicating a stronger knowledge of language and a desire to learn more about my surroundings.
Supporting This Growth:
Read the book with your child and ask questions about the story and characters to help them develop this inquisitive attitude.
Understanding Time Concepts Development:
Around 24 to 30 months, I began to understand the past, present, and future. I often misused "-ed" with the past tense, such as when saying "I ran."
Supporting This Growth:
Regularly engage in storytelling that involves sequences of events. Ask me to recall past events or predict future events. It helps me practice using different tenses.
Something to Keep in Mind: Using Their Words
Remember that telling me to "use my words" when I'm mad might not always be fair, since I might not have the words I need yet.
When to Seek Help
While a wide range of development is considered normal, it's important to consult my pediatrician if you're concerned about my language progress, especially if my spoken words are largely unintelligible by age two. Early intervention can be crucial for addressing potential issues.
Conclusion: Nurturing Your Toddler’s Language Development
Every child learns at their own speed, but interacting with me via conversation, reading, and play can help me improve my language skills. Understanding and encouraging these toddler milestones will help establish a solid basis for my future communication skills. Thank you, Mumma.
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