Dr Claire Halsey's top tips for 3-4 years: Memory game

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Dr Claire Halsey shares some great tips about how playing a memory game helps to introduce new words to your child.

Repeating any new words will also help to boost your child's confidence in using more complex language.

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You can play the memory game anytime! Why not try and ask your child to list what shopping items are in the bag?
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You can also play the memory game when you're outdoors. Try pointing out certain buildings or landmarks when you're out and about. When you're home, you can ask your little one if they can remember what they saw.
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Encourage your child to form more complex sentences by asking them to remember the shape or colours of different items they saw.