Independent play vs role play/learning
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@Jade interesting you say that. I tried that earlier this evening, and I just stopped as he ignored me and did his own stuff. Tomorrow, I'll try again and persevere, and continue to see what he does. Thanks!
Also, just talking through every day tasks like getting dressed, brushing teeth etc. will help with recognition of body parts and also develop language. But even as adults, we are not all copy and paste, and some of us prefer solitary time, whereas others are more outgoing and prefer group activities. Same with children, it's just that we try and push an 'ideal' of what they should be doing at certain points of development 🫣 (I worked in early years for 8 years)
Thanks! I do talk him to everyday takss But I do this both in English and Hindi so possibly he's just trying to compute both (he does understand phrases and words) but thats causing a speech delay? I'll defo try the playing alongside him and narrating that and see how he takes it He does enjoy playing on his own properly when me or his dad are in the room. And I'll see how I get on putting more of an emphasis on naming tasks, items and body parts. Thanks!
I do t think you need to interrupt independent play, it’s brilliant he does it. But maybe up the time spent looking at books or playing together as well? We read loads of books and that’s how she’s learned all her words. Or when we play wooden puzzles and I say this is a monkey and this is a giraffe etc. I think it really aids that speech development. But how amazing he plays on his own!
@Kristine thanks! HV suggested when I read, to ignore the words and just point out all the pics instead so ive started doing that. Thats a good point re: puzzles. We've got a good wooden animal game that I'll start doing with him like that and see how he gets on! I'm sort of not too worried but also keen to try lots of different things to see what makes a difference! I only ever see posts where children aren't keen to play independently so I'm always at a loss because I dont want to ruin his flow/free play like that
You don't have to interrupt his play, more play alongside and narrate what you are doing. He may join in, he may copy, he may completely ignore you. Each time is different. My little one rarely plays independently and prefers company during her play, so each child is different on what they want/tolerate.