Using Routines to Facilitate Language Development
In our Early Intervention (EI) sessions we talk a lot about using everyday routines with our little ones to develop language skills. The research literature in early intervention highlights that language learning is more meaningful and effective when done in a child’s naturalistic environment. This allows for multiple opportunities for language learning throughout a child’s day. Routines are perfect for young children, especially those with language delay, as they are so predictable and repetitive. They also create opportunities for positive interactions and shared engagement between caregiver and child.
“Daily routines are meaningful contexts for young children to learn new skills, because they are predictable, functional, and occur numerous times throughout the day ”
A few months ago we partnered with our sister site EI-EI-Oh to write an informative post about “Getting Started with Routines.” You can check it out here . We’ll also be sharing more ideas in the future on how to target language skills using specific routines.
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