You can do this too – use action words as you play

What you need 

• Playdough, you can buy some or use our simple recipe to make your own 
• Time and space to enjoy playdough with your toddler 

What to try 

• Have a bit of playdough each; as you play with your piece, talk about what you’re doing.  
• Use lots of words to describe your actions, but keep it simple. For example, say, “I’m going to squeeze it,” or simply, “push down!” when you squash some dough. 
• Pause so your toddler can watch what you’re doing and think about what you’ve said.  
• You don’t need to ask your toddler to copy you, unless they want to.