Make Screen Time a Language-Learning Activity
The week between Christmas and New Years our children are off from school. Keeping our kids entertained, happy, and safe, without the activities we enjoyed pre-covid, can feel nearly impossible. Screen time is inevitable and that’s ok. Screen time does not have to be a total waste. By following the pointers below, you can make screen time a fun, language-learning activity!
Label the nouns (people/ characters, places, and things) you see on the screen.
Label the verbs (action words) depicted on the screen.
Talk about what the onscreen characters are doing or what they look like. Then pause and say, “your turn.” Wait and see what your child says.
Children learn language by listening to what we say. By labeling the characters, the things, and the actions you see on screen you are giving them the language input needed to understand words. By saying, “your turn,” and waiting, you are encouraging them to talk!
Making screen time a language-learning activity is a great thing to do. However, if you are concerned about your child’s ability to understand words or their ability to talk, it is best to contact a Green Light speech-language pathologist. Green Light offers early intervention services and guarantees progress. For more information about how Green Light can serve your child, give us a call- let’s chat!
