Choose nursery tales, songs and stories about family life that have a simple sentence structure. Use puppets, stuffed animals and fingerplays to help tell stories. Take turns choosing the books you read with your child. Don't be surprised if your child picks the same story over and over. You might become tired of reading it, but they are not tired of hearing it.
Repetition helps develop language skills.
Talk with your child about each book you read. This helps them connect the story to something in real life. Visit your library often with your child and participate in scheduled storytimes and other activities. They are learning to listen, follow directions and focus on simple tasks, and to take turns speaking when having a conversation. Here are some ways to help your child be an active learner.