Listens when spoken to, and to others' conversations.
Can name well-known objects.
Follows simple requests like 'Go and see who's outside'.
Talks about himself by his name.
Has little 'conversations' with self. May not be understandable.
Uses 'echolalia' all the time.
Recognises and points to more body parts. Is always asking, 'what's that?'
Can speak around 50 words. Again, can understand many more than that.
Will string two or three words together.
Loves to sing nursery rhymes.
At age 2½ years :
Sometimes so impatient to get words out that will stutter.
Knows difference between you, me and I.
Uses language well in play with small figures.
Now can say at least 200 words.
Always asks "What are you doing?" or "Who's that?" etc. Very inquisitive.
Can recite some rhymes or songs. Can tell you his full name.
During play, will talk about what he's doing.
Likes to listen to favourite stories. Will still use echolalia.
Language Improvement Toy Recommendations
Rhyme & Discover Book
The Rhyme & Discover Book makes reading impossible to resist. Baby will play the nursery rhyme songs and stories again and again to see and hear the light-up smiling face that giggles each time a page is turned. Plus, as babies play with this colorful, interactive book, they learn new words and develop important motor skills. With all the opportunities to slide, turn, press and play peek-a-boo, this wonderful learning toy truly transports your child into the exciting world of reading fun.
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Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set
The Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set transforms the refrigerator into a learning center! With 26 magnetic letters and a magic reader that recognizes which letter is placed inside, this interactive product inspires preschoolers to develop language, exploration, creativity and motor skills. Children can place one of the letters into the magnetic letter reader to hear fun phonics songs that teach the letter name and sound - and everything attaches securely to the refrigerator! Plus, press the music note button to hear the Alphabet Song! Recipient of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award.
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LittleTouch LeapPad
Early learning in every book, on every page, with every touch! From your first reading experience together to the independent toddler years, LittleTouch LeapPad is designed to build early learning skills with stories that come to life with the simple touch of a finger. Includes a LittleTouch LeapPad starter book and activity card with over 100 early learning activities that introduce ABC's, letter sounds, numbers, colors, shapes, reading readiness and more! The LittleTouch LeapPad library of books allows the learning and discovery to continue. Babies grow so quickly and the LittleTouch LeapPad learning system is designed to grow with them. Each book lets you choose from 3 learning experiences, each designed to keep your child engaged and stimulate development: Setting 1 - Sparkling musical rhythms and sounds stimulate early brain development; Setting 2 - Short descriptive phrases introduce word-object associations and build early learning skills; Setting 3 - Fun-filled rhymes and early learning interactions develop preschool readiness.
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