![]() ![]() Then, uh oh, you forgot some of the words! Scratch your head, put your finger to your chin and pretend you can’t think of the word. First, announce that you are going to sing all by yourself (“I’m going to sing Snuggle Puppy! all my by myself!”).Focus on being positive and building his confidence Don’t focus on his articulation! Most toddlers are not 100% intelligible at this age. Then…move onto to having him sing the refrain. Depending on the child, I like to cue him to say “mine” and “fine” by intentionally leaving out these words, pausing for a few beats and waiting expectantly for him to say it.For instance, is there a particular part of the book that really interests your child? Does he light up when you say_?. ![]() Once your child starts rounding his lips to say “ooo” and gives kisses, think about what he would most likely want to say next (this is where a speech therapist can help you, if you’re having difficulty).Make a loud puckering sound when giving a kiss, many children try to imitate new and unique sounds.Apply chapstick and let him “kiss” your cheek to leave a mark.Bring attention to your lips and causally point to your lips and then his lips while puckering (this is a visual cue- same as the one above).Touch the corners of his mouth so they round or protrude a bit (this is a tactile cue). ![]()
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