About this resource
Everyday routines repeat every day, which makes them perfect for language learning. This guide gives words to use and strategies for mealtimes, bath time, dressing, play and shopping.
Purpose
To make everyday routines rich opportunities for language learning.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Speech pathologists. Also relevant for educators and school support staff, disability support workers.
Client or participant group: Families of young children and children with language difficulties.
Practice setting: Home.
Suggested uses
- Home programs
- Parent education
- Early intervention
- Speech pathology
Instructions for practitioners
- Choose one routine to start.
- Model words and strategies.
- Keep it natural.
- Review what the child is saying.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Pick a routine.
- Use the words.
- Notice your child's words.
Accessibility considerations
Translate into the family's home language.
Scope and limitations
General guidance.
Research basis
Parent-implemented language strategies and interactive shared reading support children's language development. Parent support that builds positive interactions, consistent responses and emotional communication improves child behaviour and family wellbeing.
- Kaminski, J. W., Valle, L. A., Filene, J. H., & Boyle, C. L. (2008). A meta-analytic review of components associated with parent training program effectiveness. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 36(4), 567–589. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-007-9201-9
- Mol, S. E., Bus, A. G., de Jong, M. T., & Smeets, D. J. H. (2008). Added Value of Dialogic Parent–Child Book Readings: A Meta-Analysis. Early Education and Development, 19(1), 7–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409280701838603
- Roberts, M. Y., & Kaiser, A. P. (2011). The Effectiveness of Parent-Implemented Language Interventions: A Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 20(3), 180–199. https://doi.org/10.1044/1058-0360(2011/10-0055)
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
