The earliest years of your child’s life are the most important to language growth and development down the road. In order to foster a healthy relationship with language, young children need the support of stimulating activities both at school and at home. Today, the knowledgeable team from Canton, GA’s top preschool, Cherokee Academy at Clayton, will share a few fun activities that will promote language development in preschool-aged children.

3 Language-Based Activities for Preschoolers

1. Play With Puppets

Whether you’re using hand or finger puppets, putting on plays with the help of these special guests helps preschool children develop storytelling and public speaking abilities that will serve them for years to come. Whether you make your own or buy some, grab a few fun puppets and put on a show!

2. Make a Story Basket

A story basket is the perfect game to help preschoolers stretch their imaginations and exercise their communication skills. Fill up a basket full of items you find around the house, including toys, stuffed animals, or fill it with teacups, cutlery, and pretend food. Really, you can add any little knickknacks to it — just try to stick to a similar theme. Have your preschooler peek into the basket and observe all of the objects, and invite them to tell a story aloud using the objects in the basket. You’ll notice these stories might quickly become elaborate, which is definitely the right idea. Have fun with it!

3. Sing Songs

From the “Hokey Pokey” to “I’m a Little Teapot,” singing and dancing with your preschool child helps develop critical skills in language, listening, and coordination. In addition to singing the classics and tuning into your favorite radio stations, encourage your child to make up their own song!

To promote positive early childhood development, consider enrolling your child at one of the range of enriching programs Cherokee Academy at Clayton has to offer. Learn more about pre-K and beyond by visiting the website or calling (770) 479-4404 today. You can also connect with the staff on Facebook and Twitter.