Say, “Here is your cup! Your cup is green.”
By using language to respond to Amelia's request for her sippy cup, her caregiver is not only meeting her immediate needs but also helping her develop her vocabulary and language skills. Describing the cup as "green" adds more vocabulary words for Amelia to learn. This approach encourages communication and language development in a positive way.
Eight-month-old Amelia has learned to point to her sippy cup when she is thirsty. How can her caregiver answer her request while helping Amelia develop her vocabulary?
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Hand Amelia the cup whenever she points to it without speaking.
Hand Amelia the cup whenever she points to it without speaking.
Hold the cup up and wait for Amelia to say, “Cup” before handing it to her.
Hold the cup up and wait for Amelia to say, “Cup” before handing it to her.
Start making a hard ‘c’ sound so that Amelia can copy it.
Start making a hard ‘c’ sound so that Amelia can copy it.
Say, “Here is your cup! Your cup is green.”
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