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Teach Children New Words by Going for Walks and Repeating Names of Objects

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 25-26 Month Old Toddler

Parents can help toddlers learn new words by:

  • Going for walks and taking along a bag to collect treasures like leaves, rocks, flowers, and pieces of wood. Look at these treasures and name them when you get back home.
  • Repeating the names of things over and over again, using simple words and short sentences. Tell your child what you are doing and what your child is doing. Don’t use baby talk.
  • Letting your child get things for you. Name what you want and ask your child to go to other rooms to find it.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 25-26 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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