-
Ask
your
child
to
describe
things
to
you
using
details
so
that
you
can
imagine
the
item
in
your
mind.
It
might be
fun to
draw
what
he
is
describing
and
then
reverse
the
roles‐‐you
describe,
he draws.
-
Allow
your
child
to choose
a
small
composition
notebook
to
use
as
a
journal.
This
should
be
private
space,
not
something
you
look
at
and
correct.
Encourage
her
to
write
down
interesting
words
she
sees
or
hears,
descriptions
of
interesting
things
she
sees
as
she
plays
or
travels,
dialogue
she
overhears.
Ask
her
to
combine
drawing
with
writing.
Occasionally
ask
if
she
has
something
in
her
journal
that
she
would
like
to
share.
After
you hear
her
read,
do not
suggest
improvements.
Just
say,
"Thank
you."
- Suggest
that
your
child
write
to relatives
who
live
in
other
towns
or
states.
Don't
require
long
letters;
allow
him
to
write
short
notes.
Remember
that
grandparents
love
anything
a
grandchild
writes.
- Write
stories
together.
Use
pictures
from
the
Internet,
or
even
better,
take
your
own. Photograph
unusual
things
and
then
create
unusual
stories
to
match.
- Learn
new words
together.
If you
choose
the words
together
and
then
practice
using
them throughout
the
week, the
words
will
be
fully
integrated
into your child's
vocabulary.
Only
choose
one
or
two
words per
week.
Involve
the
entire
family
for
even
more
fun.
- Allow your
child
to
talk,
and
spend
time
really
listening
to
him.
Part
of
being
fluid
with
language
involves
being
able
to
express
ideas
in
speaking
and
writing.
Wait just
a
few
minutes
before
insisting
that
he
play
the
quiet
game.
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