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Once children get proficient at using nouns to talk about what they see and what they want (proficient = 50-200 nouns), it is time to switch to other word-types. Children with language delays often have difficulty switching to new types of words and may get “stuck” using very concrete noun-based language. It is important to model verbs for these children. Use self-talk to talk about the things YOU are DOING. For example, “I am washing dishes, I am opening dishwasher, I am loading dishes, I am turning off the water, I am putting spoons away.” Use parallel-talk to talk about the things your CHILD is DOING. For example, “The car is driving, the car is crashing, the car is falling, the car is landing on the floor.” Modeling language rich in verbs will help your child understand how words are related to the ways in which they act with the environment and people around them. As you click your way through this slideshow, state the action. Add –ing to the verb to make it present tense. Have your child imitate the word. Use complete sentences if your child is at the sentence level. If your child can say the verb without your help, then ask your child “what is he/she doing?” Click the “SLIDE SHOW” tab at the top of this page. Then click the first button on the left labeled “FROM BEGINNING”
What is she doing? Swinging
What is he doing? Running
What is he doing? Eating
What is he doing? Sharing
What is she doing? Drinking
Climbing What is he doing?
What is she doing? Talking
What is she doing? Reading
What is the truck doing? Driving
What is she doing? Dancing
What is he doing? Sleeping
What is he doing? Walking
What is he doing? Pushing
What is she doing? Pulling
What is he doing? Riding
What is she doing? Jumping
What is she doing? Washing
What is he doing? Blowing
What is he doing? Throwing
What is he doing? Clapping
What is he doing? Pouring
What is he doing? Stirring
What is she doing? Typing
What is he doing? Painting
What is he doing? Kissing
What is she doing? Writing
What is he doing? Singing
What is she doing? Holding
What is she doing? Skating
What is he doing? Sliding
What is he doing? Building
What is he doing? Hiding
What is he doing? Raking
What is she doing? Cutting
What is he doing? Flying
What is he doing? Kicking
What is she doing? Crawling
What is he doing? Swimming
What is she doing? Fingerpainting
What is he doing? Making a snowman
What is he doing? Hugging
What is he doing? Crying
What is he doing? Drumming
What is he doing? Licking
What is she doing? Buying
What is he doing? Playing
What is he doing? Sledding
What is he doing? Looking
What is he doing? Catching