The Basics Weekly 002

Talk, Sing, and Point to improve early childhood outcomes.

This week is all about The Basics Principle: Talk, Sing, Point.

Think Quality, not Quantity.

High-quality communication is focused on a back-and-forth, or ‘serve and return,’ dialogue between you and your child. 

Below are general guidelines to help foster great verbal language skills at all ages.

“Talk, Sing, Point” seems simplistic, yet the implications are HUGE. The non-profit LENA invented the ‘talk pedometer’ that was used in the research that linked conversational turns to a range of positive cognitive impacts. Head over to their page to learn more.

Lastly, here are some age-specific tips. These strategies all come from The Basics Brain Boost website. It’s mobile optimized and you can tailor it to the age of your child.

For more information on Talk, Sing, Point check out this video.

Next Week: Count, Group, and Compare!