Talking Fun

On arrival back from our holiday we were greeted with a copy of the leaflet we had been promised at Jamie's 2 year check; 'Talking Fun'. I am glad to report that he does not really need any help at all with his talking now. The week away seems to have done wonders for his speaking and its beautiful listening to him trying to find the words and / or repeating what we say. He comes out with words and phrases that we did not know he knew! "Man Doing?" was a question he said on holiday when he did not know who the owner of the cottage was. "Again, Again" he shouted when we went paddling in the sea. "Tunnels" as we went under the trees between Charmouth and Lyme. "Muddy Puddles" was a phrase from Peppa Pig he said at Abbotsbury Children's Farm, and we found he loves "Birdies". He began shouting "Sea side" as soon as the sea came into view and daddy showed Jamie a "Magic Trick" which Jamie demanded every night on holiday (involving a coin and a small jewellery box). Worryingly he kept saying "oh no" and also "Help!". And when we were in Somerset he shouted "Tea Ready James" when playing in their wooden play house with the kitchen (must get one!). It is a truly amazing time at the moment....

What did the leaflet say?
T Talk about everyday things
A Add another word when your child says only one word
L Listen to your child and give him time to talk
K Keep playing with toys and picture books