Simple ideas and activities to try with your child:

In your routine

• Try doing actions that go with what you’re saying – like waving when you say ‘Hello.’ You can do this every morning when your child wakes up.

On the go

• When you are out and about or looking at a picture book with your child, notice what they are looking at and describe it. For example, ‘Oh, see the dog,’ or ‘Wow, she’s jumping.’ Try to do this within a couple of seconds, before their attention moves on to something else.

Other ideas

• Put some everyday items in a bag and get your baby to find what’s in there. Talk about what they are and how they feel.

• Play peekaboo games using a scarf or your hands to hide your face, saying things like ‘Where are you? There you are!’

• Gather a few noise-making objects like spoons to bang on saucepans. Watch what your child does and copy it and describe what you are doing.

• You could also act out actions in songs. Try patting your palms together or on your legs to the beat of Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake. See if your baby will clap along with you.

We have created a list of fun, affordable activities and groups suitable for 0 to 5's with a focus on music, the outdoors, language development and storytelling. Follow the link below to see what you can do together in Cornwall.

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