Toddler: Language/Literacy Development |
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2 Years
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Your toddler may still only use 2-3 word sentences but can now repeat words that others say and can say the names of items when asked. Your toddler can understand approximately 900 words, but uses about 250 to 400 words. He will ask simple questions, such as, “What’s that?” and can answer “yes/no” to your questions. Interactions with others can include “giving orders, short dialogues, and expressions of emotion.
A bedtime reading routine is a great way to raise a reader. Purchase books with the appropriate recommended age because your toddler is now capable of listening to a 20 minutes story. It is important for parents to understand that children need to feel an emotional connection with words being spoken or they simply filter out the language, so steer clear of audio books as well as computer, television, and radio. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time before the age of 2 years. |
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3 Years
Videos about Toddler Language and Literacy Development |
Your toddler’s speech is 75 to 80 percent understandable. He talks in complete sentences of 3 to 5 words. He uses 800 words but can understand 1,200 words. This is the beginning of the questions-asking stage – asks mainly “what and who” questions.
He is able to listen attentively to short stories; likes familiar stories told without any changes to the words. You can help your toddler build their vocabulary by adding words to their words. “Yes that’s a flower, it’s a tall, red flower and it smells good.” Stimulate your toddler’s creativity and vocabulary by asking them to tell you a story during your reading time. Reading with your child of any age is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon and will build lasting memories for both you and your child. |
