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Many young toddlers love to talk - even if they don't know too many words. Children learning to talk is an opportunity to bring joy to the family and also helps children develop communication skills. So how do you know how to talk and get your children engaged when participating in the conversation? Here are six ways to teach children to speak effectively and attractively.
1. Refreshing everyday stories
For a child, every day is an adventure. Buying an apple, washing a car, or washing clothes can all be hot topics to discuss. Every night before bed, talk to your child about the events of the day. If the child can still say a word or two, parents can ask very specific and detailed questions to encourage the child to answer with their existing vocabulary. Encourage children to tell their parents that they have come to the playground. Get more specific with questions like: Who got the kids there? Who are you playing with your child? What toys do children like the most? Try to ask open-ended questions that require specific answers, rather than simple yes or no questions. This is also a useful way for parents to keep track of the events of the day, especially useful for parents with children in daycare as it helps to keep track of their child's activities.
2. Pause in story time
After reading the hundredth time a child's favorite story, parents should not be too surprised to learn that the child has memorized this story. This is a way to help children shine, while helping them practice their developing speaking skills. Start reading the story - or any of your child's favorite stories - and then pause from time to time so your child can fill in the blanks. Remind the child if necessary and ask the child to repeat after you read it. Each time you read the book, pause at a different point in the story so your child can pronounce new words.
3. Play a word puzzle game
Teaching children to speak becomes much more engaging when it is done through a game. Toddlers will love a game called "What's this?" When taking your child to a new environment - a coffee shop, airport or market - point to something and ask, "What is this?" Challenge your child to find the correct name. To help keep your child from getting frustrated, start with a few objects — a cat, a cookie — that you're sure your child already knows. After that, sneak in a new word every now and then. If the child does not know, whisper the answer and let the child scream. Then, introduce the child what the object is and how it works. For example "It's an umbrella. We use it so that it doesn't get wet when it rains."
Older kids will appreciate a slightly more complicated game called "What happens next?" Start telling your child a story, and as soon as the plot begins to climax, ask the child to tell you how it ends. If your child doesn't have the vocabulary to be specific, you can help her by asking some prompting questions like, "Do you think the wolf ran away?" Once you've suggested a plot direction, you can ask the kids to get their thoughts in more detail like, "Where do you think the dog went?" or "Who went with the child?"
4. Talking on the phone
Chat on the phone. Most children develop a fascination with phones long before they can talk. Parents should use that attraction to talk to their children. When friends and family call to say hello, let your child hold the phone for a moment. Without signs of help from adults, children will be forced to hone their pronunciation. However, when children start to show signs of boredom and frustration, parents should step in and help them translate. Asking the caller to ask simpler questions is also a solution. If he doesn't respond, coax him with some questions of your own. For example, "Can you tell Grandma what you had for lunch today?" or "What toy did you play in the sandbox this morning?"
5. Let your child practice speaking by participating in discussions
Parents do not assume that all adult conversations are out of children's control. Children understand more than their parents think. For example, if you and your partner are trying to decide on a bathroom paint color, ask child-related questions. ("What color are the bathroom walls? What color should we paint the bathroom walls?") Even if you decide to go for something different from your choice, it's still in your child's interest to voice their opinion. me.
6. Video recording
Most kids love performing in front of the camera. Turn on the video camera, shout "action" and see how the child reacts. Some children need no encouragement at all and will immediately enjoy it. Others may need a little more stage skills instruction. If your child has a favorite rhyme or song, ask them to perform it in front of the camera. Ask a series of questions, television interview-style. To capture more of your child's interest, replay the video immediately. After seeing and hearing for themselves, children will be more excited to perform the next time.
For children to be healthy and develop well, it is necessary to have a nutritious diet in terms of quantity and quality balance. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Parents should supplement their children with supportive products containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet their child's nutritional needs. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
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