08/31/2025
🎈 The Power of Play: Building Language Through Fun!
Play isn’t “just” fun — it’s one of the most important ways your child learns to communicate. When your child is playing, their brain is busy connecting words to actions, exploring new ideas, and practicing conversations (even if they’re not using words yet).
Here’s why play matters for language development:
1️⃣ Play builds vocabulary
When you talk about what you’re doing (“You’re stacking the blocks so high!”), your child hears new words in context.
2️⃣ Play teaches turn-taking
Games like peek-a-boo or rolling a ball back and forth teach the rhythm of conversation — “your turn, my turn.”
3️⃣ Play sparks imagination
Pretend play (feeding a teddy, cooking with play food) encourages your child to use words to create stories and solve problems.
4️⃣ Play connects feelings and language
Play is a safe way to explore emotions. Acting out “happy,” “sad,” or “surprised” during play helps children learn to express feelings in words.
💡 Parent Tip:
You don’t need fancy toys! Use everyday moments — making breakfast, playing with a laundry basket, or building a blanket fort — as opportunities to talk, listen, and laugh together.
Remember: The more your child plays, the more chances they have to hear, practice, and understand language. So get down on the floor, follow their lead, and let the giggles (and learning) begin!
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📧 Christy@dynamicsltherapy.com
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