items to put inside it. Begin by showing your child the items. Talk about them and name them as you put them in the bag. Help your child to put their hand in and find an item. Let them pull it out and ask "What did you find?" When they can name the items easily put some new items in the bag without showing them first and see if your child can name them. Books There are lots of ways to use books to practice these types of questions. Early board books with clear pictures of familiar objects can be used to practice "Show me a ..." Use flap books to practice "Who's/what's this?" Open and close the flap then ask "What did you see?" Use animal and vehicle books and make noises for your child and ask them to "Point to what you can hear". Use picture books of children playing or doing daily activities to practice "What is he/she doing?" Card games Matching games such as lotto games and snap games with pictures of familiar items can be used to practice several different types of questions. If you don't have these games you can make your own from photos, clip art or junk mail (Remember you need two junk mail catalogues that are the same) ? Place one lotto board or cards on the table. Hold up a matching card and ask your child "Find one like this". ? Place three or four cards on the table, name