⭐ Daily Challenges
Finish My Sentence
Start a sentence and let your child finish it in their own words.
5 min🟢 Early Communicator
Goal
Encourage word-finding without pressure to start from scratch.
💬 Theo is here today
Theo is in on this one, every way of answering counts: words, signs, pointing, or a talker.
💡 Why this matters
Short, repeatable wins build confidence faster than long practice sessions. One small success today makes tomorrow's talking feel easier.
How to play
- 1Say the beginning of a sentence and pause: “Today I felt...”
- 2Wait a full five seconds — the silence is doing the work.
- 3Repeat their ending back as a whole sentence.
Example conversation
You: My favorite part of today was...
Child: ...the park! → You: Your favorite part of today was the park.
Extra questions
- Can you add one more word?
- Tell me why.
- Now you start one for me.
Skills practiced
- ✔ Conversation
- ✔ Listening
- ✔ Confidence
Materials needed
None — just you and your child.
❤️ Parent tip
Five minutes counts. Stop while it is still fun.
Try it during
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🚗 Car ride
- 🍽 Dinner
- 🛁 Bath time
- 🌙 Bedtime
- 🧹 Tidy-up time
Same activity, many moments — pick whichever fits your day.