Introduction: Putting play to work -- Growing together -- Saying it: speech sound production, articulation, and . . . Tweety Bird? -- Toys -- Nothing up my sleeve: games and activities that do not need materials -- In the toy box: games that use what you already have -- I can do it myself! Games and activities using homemade materials -- Who goes first? Taking turns and cooperation -- A full deck: card games for every occasion -- At home on the road: games to play wherever you go -- Let's party! Games for larger groups of all ages -- Materials -- Important concepts and vocabulary -- Online resources.
Summary:
"Every new parent is eager to hear those first words. But what if they don't come when you're expecting them? With speech delays and their associated diagnoses on the rise, parents are becoming more aware of the need to actively engage even the youngest children in language acquisition. But the right tools can be hard to find. From babbling babies to kids in the early school years, The Gift of Gab is a fun, engaging collection of games and activities to help your child's language development at any stage. Organized by skill level so you can target the most appropriate material for your child and cross-indexed by game type, The Gift of Gab has everything parents need to help children practice language in a low-pressure way. And with the calm reassurance of a lifelong educator, author Francine Davids offers best practices for parents, straight talk on which milestones matter, and easy ways to tell if your child is on the right track."--back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.