#6-12 months
The best way to help your baby develop their language and literacy skills between 6 and 12-months-old is through songs, nursery rhymes and talking to them. Talking to your baby will help them to learn new words and sounds, which will help to build their confidence when it comes to making noises and speaking their first words. Words for Life provide a range of activities for your baby to help work on their early milestones before starting nursery.
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Milestones by six months
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Milestones for one-year-olds
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Songs and rhymes
All children like songs and nursery rhymes, even small babies.
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Books to wind down
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Cosy book time
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Chat about the day ahead
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Playing peek a boo
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Go for a winter walk
The changing seasons offer a great opportunity to introduce new words. Head outside and chat about the things your child notices around them.
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Little Moments Together cards
Talking and listening to your baby helps build their communication skills from the very start. Our Little Moments Together Cards are filled with tips and conversation ideas to help you chat to your 0 to 2 year old throughout the day.
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Talk about everyday activities
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Audiobook recommendations to mark Earth Day
Discover 10 audiobooks available with Audible which will help children explore the environment and consider how to look after our planet.
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Audiobook recommendations exploring mental health and wellbeing
Discover 10 audiobooks available with Audible which will help children explore themes of wellbeing and mental health.
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Playing with boxes
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Chat together at Christmas
Chat with your child to teach them new words this Christmas
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Read together at Christmas
Cosy up and share a story this Christmas
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Play together at Christmas
Play with your child and support their early development
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Arts, crafts, and creative activities for under-fives
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South Asian audiobook recommendations
We are celebrating South Asian Heritage month with our next list of audiobook recommendations!
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Walking in towns and cities
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Make up a song
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Getting outdoors whatever the weather
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Exploring the outdoors with your baby or toddler
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Taking photos and talking about them
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Why spend time outside with your baby or toddler?
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Black History Month Iconic Character Spotlight
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Black History Month Booklist
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Black History Month Author and Illustrator Spotlight
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How to teach your baby to talk
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Chat, play, read interactive activity booklets
Our chat, play, read activity booklets are filled with fun and simple activities. Each one will support your child to learn new words and develop their language and communication skills.
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Celebrate the outdoors book list
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Naming the colours
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Passing back and forth