| By 2 - 3 years most children will: |
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- Use short sentences, like "me do it", "daddy going car"
- Follow simple instructions, like "put the teddy bear to bed"
- Place something in the right spot if you say to put it "in", "on" or "under"
- Have a conversation with family members or other familiar people
- Listen to stories and answer simple questions
- Begin to add endings to words, such as running, toys
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| When to call for help: |
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- Your child acts frustrated when trying to communicate
- You have a hard time understanding what your child says
- Your child does not put more that 2 words together
- Your child does not listen well
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| What you can do to help your child to learn at this age: |
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- Listen as your child communicates with you. Nod your head or smile to show you understand. Answer when your child asks you a question
- Let your child play with other children
- Talk about how things are the same and how they are different
- Help your child express feelings and ideas
- Use words or sounds that your child finds difficult. Have your child look at your mouth as you say the sound clearly
- Read longer stories. Encourage your child to tell stories using books and pictures
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