Emily Chan
So how can you exercise the power of this strategy to expand your child’s vocabulary? You can use acoustic highlighting in your daily life by speaking slowly and clearly in a slightly higher pitch than normal for the word you’re aiming for your child to pick up.
Repeat the word a few times in different sentences while still emphasizing the word. In addition, use facial expressions and hand gestures to cause the word to stand out even more.
For example, Eli practices using acoustic highlighting on the word “ball” in various sentences.
- “Want the ball?”
- “Big ball.”
- “Throw the ball!”
By stressing the word “ball,” your child will be more likely to grasp the meaning of the object and the pronunciation of the word.
Try it out! It’s a wonderful way for them to learn.
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