Playing is a fun way to incorporate language development. This blog series was created by a Speech Language Pathologist as a helpful tool for parents and therapists to help support your child's language development at home.
Let's talk about vocabulary, sequencing, and creativity tips for Pop the Pig!
Tip 1: Model Vocabulary
Check out some examples of verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and categories to the left. These are perfect examples of naturally occurring vocabulary words you can model to increase language exposure.
Tip 2: Physically and Verbally Model Sequences
Sequencing play actions is a developmental skill! By 2 years old, your child should begin sequencing actions. Start with a shorter sequence. Then build onto the sequence by adding one action or step at a time.
Check out the examples to the right! Sequencing helps with vocabulary, organizing information, and memory.
Tip 3: Get creative!
Let's change the routine and make “Pop the Pig” exciting again and again! Check out the examples below.
Add an obstacle course - each step takes place after each movement (e.g., hop roll die, crawl find color, etc.)
Add Sensory - Place each game piece in a sensory bin like rice or beans
Hide and Seek Pig - Take turns hiding the pig between turns to extend play time
Hop while you Pop - Add movement like hopping each time you push down on the Pig
Become the Pig - Take turns being the pig. Use a basket as your “belly,” take turns filling the basket with balls, the pig decides when he “pops” and dumps out the balls
Add Rules - Is this game too easy?! What about when you add a reverse or lose a turn? Not so easy anymore!
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