#1 thing you can do at home to develop a child's language skills?

#1 thing you can do at home to develop a child's language skills?
BOOKS!
How to help develop interest in books, using the book as an opportunity for back & forward conversation.
Talk about the pictures, share your ideas, don't just read the words!
Speech Pathologist Marion Giddy from Cooee Speech Pathology talks about using books at home, to help kids learn to communicate. Check out www.cooeespeech.com.au/blog for even more ideas to develop a language-rich environment at home!