Strong Words to Teach Kids

Names of their favorite things-spaghetti, Mutant Ninja Turtles, chalk, snow boots, trash trucks

Words to gain attention- look, uh oh, wow, stop

Words to gain personal space-go away, me, move

No!

Describing words-ow, dirty, wet, tired, done

Weak Words to Teach Kids

Manners words-please, thank you, excuse me

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I want (before they have a strong single word vocabulary)

Kids with only a few words need those words to be meaningful and powerful.  Teach the good stuff first.

Does your child know enough strong words?  Even children who speak in sentences sometimes lack the words that matter.  Contact Circle Speech Services for a free 15 minute phone conversation if you have concerns about your child's expressive vocabulary. We can help.