{"id":40663,"date":"2022-01-17T10:05:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T15:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/?p=40663"},"modified":"2022-01-19T22:09:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T03:09:09","slug":"activities-to-help-improve-receptive-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/activities-to-help-improve-receptive-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities to Help Improve Receptive Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Receptive language refers to how a child understands and comprehends language that he hears or reads. Children who are unable to comprehend <a href=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/activities-to-help-improve-expressive-language\/\">language<\/a> may have receptive language difficulties. For instance, they may face difficulties in following directions, reading or identifying objects and pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Following are some activities to help improve receptive language:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n<li>Books<\/li>\n<li>Play \u201cSimon says\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Use simple language<\/li>\n<li>Arts n crafts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-40665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-500x750.png 500w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-700x1050.png 700w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-2-min.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Put a puzzle together with your child. Have him find specific pieces like animals, vehicles, or other objects. For example, describe a piece for your child to select \u201cfind the green vegetable\u201d or \u201cfind the big, red truck that goes very fast\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Books always interest a child. Look or read books with your child and talk about the characters and pictures. Engage the child, ask him what might happen next or explain why something happened in the story. Reading books with pictures gives a great opportunity to encourage children to answer questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-1536x767.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-1200x599.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min-540x272.jpg 540w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-min.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Play \u201cSimon says\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A game of Simon Says will always be a source of enjoyment for your child. Take turns with your child in giving and following instructions. It is up to you to make it as easy or complicated as you like depending on the skill level of your child. Start with a basic direction such as \u201cclap your hands\u201d or make the command slightly longer to \u201ccount to four, and say your name\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-40667 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-500x750.png 500w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-700x1050.png 700w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irsa-done-3-min.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use simple language<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When talking with your child, make sure you are using simple terms. Do not give out three or more directions in one breath. Break down your directions, simplify the language\u00a0you use with the child so it is at a\u00a0level that he can understand.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Arts n crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While working on crafts, give simple directions to your child. Practice telling and retelling the steps to an activity to your child with slow, easy speech. You can\u00a0also ask the child a variety of questions about the craft.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/spectacokids\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/\">website<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receptive language refers to how a child understands and comprehends language that he hears or reads. 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