STORYTELLING BOTH READ AND TOLD
Storytelling is a way to support language learning. As you tell or read a story to children, speak slowly and use gestures, facial expressions, and other non-verbal cues to increase children’s understanding. In the process, children get introduced to new vocabulary they will eventually use while speaking. Also, listening and comprehension develop.
SONGS AND RHYMES
Children can develop receptive language skills simply by listening to songs and rhymes. Also, they will learn new words they can then use to communicate. Their grammatical structures and understanding of sentence structure develop. Songs and rhymes with good lyrics, repetition, and melody are ideal for children.
NAMING ACTIVITIES
Naming objects in the environment is a way to develop young children’s receptive language. Involve them in lots of naming activities. In addition to learning how to name objects, children also learn how to use words.
FINGERPLAY
A fingerplay involves hand movements with a song, rhyme, or short story. Finger play provides children with an excellent opportunity to develop receptive language skills. Children can recognize and identify simple words associated with objects, colours, and numbers.
SOUND GAMES
These games assist children in developing their receptive language. They involve listening to and repeating sounds. Children can learn vocabulary words, learn the sounds of letters, and pronounce words by playing these games.
ASK OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Open-ended questions are a way to nurture receptive language. These questions encourage children’s thinking, understanding, and the chance to express their ideas.
