National Geographic – Simon Worrall
“…our exposure to rich language in the first three years of our lives is critical not just for our ability to pronounce long words but for our overall development and success…When you think about a rich language environment from a scientific standpoint, it’s incredibly complex. But at the most fundamental level, it’s about the three Ts: Tune in, Talk more, and Take turns. Tune in means, whether you’re changing your kid’s diaper, going shopping, or taking a bus downtown, be interested in what your child is interested in. Talk more is as it sounds—talking more, using richer language, narrating your child’s day. Take turns is the most important one. It means viewing your child as a conversational partner from day one.”(more)