My child doesn't answer me!
Does your preschooler stay silent when you ask, “How was your day?” You’re not alone! Answering this open ended question can be tricky for young children.
Asking this question is important as it helps children reflect, builds conversation skills, shows your child you’re interested in them and you care about them and it encourages storytelling skills ... to name a few!
So, how do we find out what our child has been up to? Firstly, let’s start with asking some more specific questions using ‘what, who, where’ i.e.,
❓”What games did you play outside?”
❓”Who did you play with?”
❓”Where did you eat your snack?”
But here’s a tip for preschoolers or children with language difficulties. Photos are the key!
Our kinder regularly shares photos they have taken throughout the session and when kids see themselves, or their peers in photos, this visual gives them ideas on what to talk about and stories begin to flow!
So does your child’s childcare or kinder share photos of what your child got up to? If they do, don’t just view them for yourself, show them to your child and you may be surprised at what they’ll begin to tell you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
About the writer:
Lauren is a speech pathologist who has over 15 years experience working with children and teenagers who present with a range of learning and communication difficulties. Lauren is passionate about helping others and loves to find simple and creative ways to make learning fun!
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