Just me & You Games
Games or activities that are played with just you and your child. There are many benefits to these interactions. There is no need for your child’s attention to be divided between and toy and yourself. You are also in control of the game or activity and can respond to all communication attempts your child makes.
Be sure to build familiarity with these routines.
Repeat them the same way with the same language and gestures.
Once your child is familiar with the games, wait and see if your child fills in the blank, or requests more. Tell your child what you see/hear and what that means to you.
Child: mmmm (hands together)
Caregiver: (model sign more) “mmmm” “you WANT MORE”
Follow through with child’s requests as fast as possible.
Begin by acknowledging any attempts your child makes to communicate. Model a word, gesture, or phrase they can use & next time wait and repeat the routine.
Just me & you games
Spinning
Start here: Model words like MORE, GO, FAST, SLOW, STOP, HOLD, WOAHHH
Phrases to use: Make it go fast, Let’s do it again
Bouncing on Lap
Can be done sitting on a floor or bed with child facing you
Start here: Model words like UP, DOWN, MORE, AGAIN, GO, FAST, SLOW, STOP, HOLD, WOAHHH
Phrases to use: Make it go fast, Let’s do it again
Flying Games (gently tossing child onto couch or bed)
Start Here: Model words or short combos like GO, UP, WOAH, AHHHHH, BYE, DOWN
Phrases to use: See ya later!, Get out of here,
Peek-a-boo
Start here: Model words like OPEN, AHHH, BYE,
Phrases to use: Where’d you go? I can’t find it,
