How do you support language development?

Babies develop language through everyday interactions, conversations and responsive relationships with the people around them. Long before they speak their first words, babies are listening, observing, understanding and learning how to communicate.

Language development begins from birth and grows through repeated exposure to words, sounds, gestures and meaningful interactions. Everyday experiences such as talking, singing, reading books and responding to a baby's attempts to communicate all help build the foundations for communication, literacy and learning.

At BestStart, our teachers create language-rich environments where babies are encouraged to communicate in ways that suit their stage of development. We respond to verbal and non-verbal cues, introduce new words through play and everyday experiences, and support each child's growing confidence as a communicator.