Names on a Walk

What you need

• shoes for a short walk

How to do it

1. Go for a slow walk down your road or to the park.
2. Stop when they look at something and name it: "dog", "bus", "tree".
3. Name it again when you see another one.
4. Let them lead where they look.

Why it matters

What they're looking at is what they're ready to hear a name for, and a walk is full of things they'll see again tomorrow.

What they're learning

Following their eyes

Naming what they're looking at makes the word stick.

Seeing it again

The same dog or bus on the same walk gives the word another go.

Out and about

New places, the same words.

What to look for

Watch for them pointing and looking back at you to check you've seen it.

A tip

If a word comes out, however unclear, say it back clearly and add one more: "ball" becomes "big ball". Never ask them to repeat it.

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