Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously? - BBC News
Some top tips:
Get involved with what your child is doing/interested in.
Pretend play allows the child to make sense of events, language and understand how people feel.
How to encourage your child to talk.
Turn off background noise: the TV, computer, washing machine etc. so that the child can listen and concentrate on your voice and language without either of you being distracted.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: songs, games, rhymes, stories, play situations – by repeating the same thing over and over the child learns the sequence and vocabulary.
You are your child’s best toy! Play games together, talk whilst doing household tasks together; find more learn and play ideas here.
Have fun! Children learn best when they are relaxed, safe and have good models of language within their play.