The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Exploring Objects Helps Children Learn About Language

Did you know that exploring objects early on is linked to later communication skills? You can make the most of this connection and help your child learn new words by using a few Hanen strategies while your child explores objects with their hands or their mouth.

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Laying the Foundation for First Words

Learning to talk starts long before a child says their first words. In fact, there are many things your child needs to learn about before they’re ready to communicate with words. Here are some of the building blocks for using words, and some tips for how you can encourage them with your child.

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Turning Book Reading into a Conversation with
Don’t Push the Button!

One of the best ways to build early literacy skills is to add conversation to book reading. When you read with a child instead of just to them, you give them many more opportunities to understand the story and build their critical thinking skills. Here are a few tips to turn book reading a conversation with a fun, interactive book.

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