Speech and Language Milestones
- Recognizes name
- May say 2-3 words besides “mama” and “dada”
- Imitates familiar words
- Understands simple instructions
- Recognizes words as symbols for objects: Car – points to garage, cat – meows
Activities to encourage child speech and language development
- Respond to coos, gurgles, and babbling
- Talk out loud as you care for him or her throughout the day
- Read colorful books every day
- Tell nursery rhymes and sing songs
- Teach the names of everyday items and familiar people
- Offer exposure to new situations and activities
- Play simple games such as “peek-a-boo” and “pat-a-cake”