Help your toddler learn the word "milk" in a motivating way!
First, start with a drink item that you know will motivate your child to want to communicate. Use a favorite drink like milk, juice, or water. This video focuses on milk, but you can use the same approach to teach words like "juice" or "water".
Then, make sure your child knows the routine and how to request the milk. You can demonstrate and model the request for milk to help your child learn this routine.
Make it fun! Use sound effects like, "yummy, milk!" and practice with your child to make sure that they understand what milk is, and how to ask for milk when they want it.
Next, show your child how to use the sign for "milk" by gesturing with their hands. Gently help them sign "milk" with their hands and then pour some milk into their cup. Do not fill the cup up all the way, so that your child has the opportunity to request more.
After lots of practice, we can show the child the milk and sign for "milk", then wait 5 seconds to give them the opportunity to respond. After waiting 5 seconds, if the child has not requested "milk" yet, then we can show them "milk" again and give pour some milk in their cup to help them learn.
Be patient and allow plenty of time for your child to practice, without adding too much pressure. Remember to keep your child engaged and motivated so that they can feel successful.
And always remember to have fun!
This video is part of our series on speech and language skills and is presented by Nikki Rosner, MA, CCC-SLP, MeBe Clinical Director of Speech & Language Pathology.
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