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children can use
their
comfort
objects.
Communication and •
Language
Development
Use a lively •
voice, with ups
and downs to
help babies tune
in.
•
Sing songs and
rhymes
during
everyday
routines.
•
Use
repeated
sounds,
and
words
and
phrases so babies
can begin to
recognise
particular sounds.
•
•
•
Make eye contact
and wait for them
to react.
•
Provide resources
that
stimulate •
babies’ interests
such as shiny
bell, a book or a
mirror.
others’ needs and
feelings,
and
form
positive
relationships with
adults and other
children.
Recognise young •
children’s
competence and
appreciate their
efforts when they
show
their
understanding of
new words and
phrases.
Wait and allow
the child time to
start
the
conversation.
Follow
the
child’s lead to
talk about what
they
are
interested in.
Plan
play •
activities
and
provide resources
which encourage
young children to
engage
in
symbolic play.
•
Use
pictures,
books,
real
objects, and signs
alongside
your
words.
Help children to
build
their
vocabulary
by
extending
the
range of their
experiences.
Young children
create personal
words as they •
begin to develop
language.
Provide activities
which
help
children to learn
to
distinguish
differences
in
sounds,
word
patterns
and
rhythms.
Foster children’s
enjoyment
of
spoken
and