Language Milestones – Two to Three Year Olds
Toddlers are beginning to learn the structure of language. They love to talk and will insist on reading the books they want again and again.
What’s beginning with language with 2 to 3 year olds…
Toddlers are forming basic literacy concepts:
Print is speech written down.
Printed words in a book don’t change.
Stories in books have a structure that conveys meaning.
What works when reading with toddlers…
Place books down low where your child can reach them.
Let your child:
- Choose books to read
- Hear the same book over and over.
- Move around while you are reading
- Turn pages.
- Fill in words in stories they know.
- Point to and name pictures.
- Make sounds – animal noises, trains, and silly sounds.
What 2 to 3 year olds like in books…
Paper pages as well as board books.
Silly and funny books.
Playing with language.
Rhymes, rhythms, and repetitive wording.
Books about:
- Children and families.
- Making friends.
- Food, animals, trucks and big machines.
Language Milestones
Important milestones you will notice as your child grows. Click on the age of your child.
