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There are so many fun activities to do with your children in the wintertime! Below are some tips for how a classic winter activity can promote language skills:
- Keep all materials (e.g., buttons, hat, carrot, etc.) needed for the snowman in a closed container, but visually present so your child can see all of the materials, but cannot access them. Wait for your child to request each item from you before delivering it, as a way to promote their requesting skills.
- Work on your child’s labeling skills by having them identify each part of the snowman (e.g., the head, body, arms, etc.). You can also take this opportunity to work on the functions of body parts by asking questions such as, “What are the snowman’s eyes for?” and “What does the snowman use his nose for?”
- You can also build in opportunities to practice receptive language skills, or the comprehension of language, by having your child identify the snowman’s body parts. For example, you could ask, “Point to the snowman’s eyes” or “Which part of the snowman helps him see?” where an appropriate response from your child would be to point to the eyes of the snowman.
*This information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used to replace consultation with your doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
