As parents ‘on the go’ (can you think of a crazier job?!) we often get stuck in a ‘one and done’ style of conversation with our children. We ask our children how their day was, and they barely have time to answer before we are busily washing dishes, grabbing the laundry, or making dinner.

Knowing that the secret to our children’s future reading and writing success is the size of their vocabulary, we want to expose our kiddos to as much language as possible! So let’s challenge ourselves to some conversational stamina and STRIVE FOR FIVE back-and-forth turns with our children every chance we get (get your digits out and start counting).

HOW?

STOP and look for frequent opportunities to talk.
PAUSE and patiently wait for your child to respond.
STRIVE FOR FIVE back and forth talking turns between you and your child by asking questions, making comments, or repeating and adding details.

Remember PARENTS are children’s first and most important teacher and “Talking IS Teaching”. We’ve got this!

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Kenora Catholic District School Board

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