These are the key messages:

• Chat – Talk, Pause, Listen, Respond – back-and-forth exchanges with adults who respect and respond to children’s conversation.
• Play – Bring the play into everyday. Pretend play gives many opportunities for children to focus their thinking, persist and plan ahead.
• Read – share books, share words, share everywhere – sharing books for joy and extending their vocabulary through discussion.
• Chat, play, read interactive activity booklets | Words for Life
• Hungry Little Minds – Simple fun, activities for kids aged 0 – 5 (campaign.gov.uk)
• Tiny Happy People: Children’s language development and parenting advice – BBC Tiny Happy People