PARENT GUIDE
More conversation. Less performance.
Everyday exchanges give children reasons to listen, respond, describe and ask. Your familiar home language is part of that experience.
SMALL OPPORTUNITIES
Make space for a real response.
Follow the interest
Talk about the object, story or activity that already has your child’s attention. A short comment followed by a pause can invite more participation than a string of questions.
Add a little language
If your child says “big car”, you might respond “Yes, a big red car is going up the road.” The aim is to offer a model while keeping the conversation enjoyable.
Read with room to join
Look at the pictures, repeat a favourite phrase and allow pointing, gestures or a remembered line. A book does not need to be completed in one sitting to be worthwhile.
Use ordinary routines
Getting dressed, cooking together safely and tidying create shared topics. Name what you are doing, compare objects and allow your child time to respond.
KEEP IT COMFORTABLE
Communication comes in different forms.
Value the languages your family uses
Talk in a language you can use warmly and naturally. Share the child’s home-language strengths with the preschool so adults can make connections.
Avoid turning every exchange into a test
Repeated corrections and demands to perform can interrupt a conversation. Model a useful word or phrase and return to the meaning of the child’s idea.
Ask for help when needed
If you have concerns about communication, discuss examples with the preschool and seek an appropriately qualified professional when necessary. This guide is general educational information, not an assessment.
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