Language blossoms through play. Here are five easy activities that turn everyday moments into rich learning opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers.

1. Narrate your day

Talk through what you are doing — cooking, folding laundry, walking. Children absorb hundreds of new words this way.

2. Sing rhymes together

Repetition and rhythm make new words stick. Add hand actions for extra fun.

3. Read with expression

Pause, ask questions, and let your child turn the pages.