How YOU can help your child’s speech and language grow
(4 - 5 years):

• talk about your activities when you are together
  
• show your child different ways to use words (examples - use words that mean the same thing, words that are opposites, "pretend"words, rhyming words)
  
• don't expect perfect speech and try not to ask your child to show how well he/she can say things in front of others
  
• ask your child to help you plan activities such as making a special meal
  
• talk with your child as you would anybody else
  
• read longer stories with your child
  
• let your child make up stories for you
  
• let your child play with other children

Adapted with permission from material developed by First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa-Carleton led by Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services.

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