Watching our Preschool Learning Videos naturally captivates children, and sharing the experience with your little one transforms it into an even more enriching journey. When you watch together, you create an Interactive Learning Environment where you can bring the content to life.
By reinforcing the words and concepts from the videos, you help your child make meaningful connections between what they see on screen and the world around them. This shared viewing experience deepens their understanding and can make learning more effective and enjoyable.
Discover how to get the most out of ‘Learn to Talk’ and help support your child’s Early Language Development with these effective strategies. Whether you’re using the app or engaging in everyday conversations, these quick tips will help guide your little one toward their exciting First Words milestone.
Building Language Through Daily Moments
Repetition and Reinforcement: Repeat and reinforce words and signs from the videos throughout your day. Children thrive on familiar patterns, so embrace those teaching moments whenever they arise.
Praise and Encouragement: Create a supportive environment by celebrating every attempt at communication. When your little one tries a new word or gesture, your enthusiasm will inspire them to keep exploring language.
Use Descriptive Language (say what you see!): Bring the world to life through rich descriptions. Narrate your daily activities with simple, clear language: “I’m peeling this bright yellow banana” or “Let’s put on your soft blue socks.” This running commentary helps your child connect words to their experiences.
Expand Vocabulary: Paint vivid pictures with your words by using diverse, descriptive language. Instead of just pointing out a dog, describe its size, colour, or actions: “Look at that tiny white puppy wagging its tail!”
Interactive Play: Bridge screen time to playtime by incorporating the words and concepts your child encounters in our videos into their everyday play. When you spot a familiar object or action during your day, use it as a natural teaching opportunity.
Sing Songs: Weave music into your routine whenever you can – simple melodies and nursery rhymes do more than just entertain, they help develop rhythm, memory, and language skills while creating joyful moments together.
Bridging Digital and Real-World Learning
Each episode of ‘Learn to Talk – The Series’ is based around a new Preschool Theme which encourages First Word learning for almost every scenario a little one will encounter in their early years.
Try using the techniques above for all the situations you encounter on a daily basis, for example:
Morning Routines
- Getting dressed vocabulary
- Bathroom routines
- Breakfast time learning
- Morning greetings
- Daily planning
- Weather words
- Emotions
Playtime Learning
- Toy vocabulary
- Action words
- Colour recognition
- Shape identification
- Number concepts
- Social interaction
- Movement vocabulary
Bedtime Bonding
- Calming activities
- Bedtime vocabulary
- Nighttime routines
- Quiet interaction
- Peaceful learning
- Story time
- Sweet dreams
One Small Step at a Time
Early Language Development is a long-distance journey, not a race. By following these guidelines, you’ll start to create the perfect environment for your child to discover their voice at their own pace. Each small step brings them closer to the exciting milestone of their First Words.
Always remember to:
Be Patient and Observant: Watch for cues and pay attention to your baby’s attempts to communicate. They may start by mimicking gestures or making sounds.
Celebrate Small Wins: Every attempt to communicate, whether through Sounds, Signs or Actions is a step forward. Celebrate these moments to build confidence.
Create a Language-Rich Environment: Talk to your little one and engage in conversations with them throughout the day. Even if they don’t respond with words yet, they’re always listening and learning.
Limit Screen Time: Yes, we know we make amazing Preschool Learning Videos for children but always remember to balance screen time with plenty of face-to-face interaction, which is crucial for Early Language Development. We live in a world of digital media, and this only increases as children get older, but too much screen time is never advised (this goes for all of us!) and nothing beats real world interactions.
Together You Can Make a Difference
By combining videos like ‘Learn to Talk – The Series’ with Baby Sign Language, interactive play and consistent, descriptive communication, you can help your little one learn to say their First Words.
And remember, every child develops at their own pace, so be patient, keep the experience exciting and engaging and most importantly, have fun when you Learn to Talk!