Talk Homework – Developing Language

These activities are designed to encourage meaningful conversations and shared learning experiences between parents and children, supporting the development of key language skills. By engaging in the talk homework, children can enhance their vocabulary, comprehension, and sequencing abilities.

Parents play a vital role in guiding their children through these activities, helping them express themselves clearly and confidently.

Through these interactive tasks, children will not only build their language skills but also develop a love for stories and a deeper understanding of how to communicate effectively.

 

Week 5: Creating a Set of Instructions

Prompt:

  • Talk to your child: After reviewing the steps from Week 4, ask your child to create their own set of instructions for a simple activity like “How to brush your hair” or “How to tidy up toys.”
  • Activity suggestion: Help your child draw pictures for each step of their instructions. Then, have them write short sentences or phrases to accompany each picture.
  • Questions to discuss:

– What do we need to say at the beginning? (e.g., “First,”
“Next,” “Finally”)

– Can you think of a step that is important but we
missed?

– What do you think could make the instructions clearer?