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Toddler Talk Series

Over three Wednesdays (10th, 17th & 24th April 2024), parents and carers joined us for three one-hour sessions packed with tips and advice on nurturing their little one’s speech, language, and communication development.

Specifically designed for parents and carers of toddlers aged 1 to 4, we covered everything from understanding communication milestones to practical strategies for enhancing your child’s language skills.

For those who might have concerns about their child’s communication development, we were there to provide support and guidance every step of the way.

Plus, we delved into the wonderful world of storytelling, sharing tips on how to make the most of reading time with your little chatterbox.

Toddler Talk Session 1

Links to the resources

Dolly Parton Imagination Library (for children under 5 with a D.24 address)

Speech and Language UK Progress Checker

BBC Tiny Happy People

Gestalt Language Processing

Support Pathways for Children with Additional Needs

Toddler Talk Session 2

Links to the resources

HSE Learning to Talk Playlist

HSE worried about your child’s hearing

​The Power of Using Everyday Routines to Promote Young Children’s Language and Social Skills

Supporting Speech and Language at Bedtime 

Bilingualism in Young Children: Separating Fact from Fiction

How to Sing with Toddlers ‘The Hanen Way’

20 Songs that Add Rhyme to your Routine

15 Great Rhyming Books for Preschoolers​  ​

Toddler Talk Session 3

Links to the resources

HSE Learning to Talk Playlist on You Tube

Story-time Magic​

Making the Most of Screen Time​

Sinead Mc Nally et al: Indirect Effects of Early Shared Reading and Access to Books  on Reading Vocabulary in Middle Childhood. June 2023 ​ 

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: List of books for young children