03/10/2025
Children learn words best when they are connected to actions of everyday. Verbs like jump, eat, wash, run, cut are the building blocks of sentences, because they tell us what’s happening. When you slow down and point out these actions, your child begins to link words with real experiences.
For example, if your child is washing hands, you can say:
“Wash, wash, wash your hands.”
Pause, let them try to say “wash.”
Repeat the word as you do the action again.
Research shows that children’s vocabulary grows faster when they hear action words in context, not just names of objects. So, instead of only saying “This is soap,” add the action: “Rub soap, wash hands, splash water.”
By naming the action and repeating it, you’re giving your child more chances to understand and use new words in daily life.