Best First Words to Teach a 1 to 2 Year Old (with a Printable List)
Which words to start with, why some words are easier than others, and a printable list of 60 first words for toddlers, grouped so you can use them all day.
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Tips for toddler reading time, first words, flashcards and learning at home, and ideas for making little ones the heroes of their own stories.
Personalized Flashcards vs Regular Flashcards: Why Their Own Face Helps Them Pay Attention
Toddlers notice their own name and, later, their own face. Here is what that means for flashcards, what the research does and doesn't say, and how to choose.
How to Use Flashcards with a Toddler (Without the Pressure)
Flashcards can be a quiz or a game. Here is how to keep them a game: short sessions, a few cards, lots of waiting, and ten playful ways to use them with a toddler.
Best Books for Late Talkers (Ages 1 to 3), Picked by Parents
The books parents of late talkers reach for again and again: few words, lots of repeats, real pictures and things to point at. Plus play ideas for every page.
2 Year Old Not Talking but Understands Everything? What Parents Can Try at Home
Your toddler follows every word but says very few. Here is what that can mean, 8 simple things to try at home, and when to talk to a professional.
Why Real Photo Books Work for Toddlers
Toddlers link words to things they know. Here is why books with real pictures can make that easier, what the research suggests, and how to play with them.
6 ten-minute talking games to play at home
Simple games speech therapists often teach parents: follow their lead, pause, add one word, and more. No special toys needed.
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Short, playful ways to build first words at home, from our Learn to Talk and Little Words books.