Talking and listening

Few words for their age, not following instructions, stammering or struggling to get ideas out. Every chat, game and story builds language, especially when you slow down and give time to answer.

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3 ten-minute ideas for talking and listening

Talk through what you’re doing. While you cook or play, describe it simply: “I’m cutting the apple. Now it’s in two pieces.”
Play Simon says. Start with 2-step instructions, then try 3 when they’re ready.
Wait 10 seconds. After you ask a question, count to 10 in your head before you help.

All three ideas are on Mooki cards, with simple steps on the front and a child-friendly activity on the back.

Help for your child’s need

Speech and languageEveryday games build words and confidence→AutismPictures and AAC give every child a voice→DyslexiaCheck instructions have landed: ask them to say it back→StammeringWhat helps, and when to get support→

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