Ask your child to tell you a story or draw a picture. Children who watch less than two hours of television daily do better in school. They can put away toys or help set the table. Chores help them feel valued. Praise these skills when they are shown.
Incorporate finger plays, puppet shows, props and music.
Sing together in the car. They need independence and will test limits, but they also will try to be helpful. Then make eye contact as you listen to the answers. Tape the printed names onto the objects. Emphasizing the sounds and the letters.