The Gift of Gab: 65 Fun Games and Activities to Help Encourage Speech Development in Your Child

From babbling babies to young elementary schoolers, this fun, engaging collection of educational games and activities can jump-start language development at any stage. Whether your child has a developmental delay or you just want to set them up for success, The Gift of Gab provides all the tools you need to practice language in a low-pressure way. With the calm reassurance of a lifelong educator, author Francine Davids also offers background on the basics of language development, a range of milestones, and some easy ways to tell if your child is on the right track.

Organized by game type, so parents can easily find the most age-appropriate material, The Gift of Gab covers a range of fun approaches, including:
-Singing and clapping games
-Games that use toys you already have in the house
-Games using homemade materials like cootie catchers and paper dice
-Imaginative card games
-Games to play on the go, in the car, or at the grocery store
-Games for larger groups
-And even games to teach social skills like taking turns

With a range of printable materials available online for free download, The Gift of Gab not only takes the stress out of language development, it also offers an accessible, play-based way to connect with your child every day.