If your child isn’t talking yet… start here 👇 These are first words to model (spoken + signs) that actually work ✨ “Power words” = words your child can use all day to get their wants and needs met Think: ✔ more ✔ all done ✔ help ✔ open ✔ drink ✔ eat ✔ stop ✔ mine ✔ no ✔ mama / dada (to get your attention!) Why these first? Because they’re multi-functional and your child can use them across routines, not just in one situation And when words work… kids are more motivated to use them 🙌 💡 Start by: • picking 1–2 words your child would truly need • modeling them during real moments (not drills) • pairing signs + speech • repeating them throughout the day This is how you build meaningful communication from the start 🤍

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Words like no, stop, move, sit, all done, mine are some of the most functional words you can teach early on. They give your child control, boundaries, and a way to be understood before longer phrases develop. And if you’re trying to build your child’s vocabulary, this is a great place to start. 💡 How to start teaching these words: - Pick a word your child would want to use (something that gives them power, like stop or mine) - Create a clear, repeatable situation (e.g., grabbing an item and saying "mine!") - Model the word right before the action (“stop!” → stop immediately) and use a gesture - Repeat it often in the same routine - Pause and wait to give them a chance to try 💡 Why this matters: Toddlers are learning how to navigate their environment and exert control over things in their lives. Power words can be some of the easiest ways to build children's vocabulary by teaching them ways to control their environment. Ready to go deeper? Inside the classroom, I break down exactly how to build first words step by step, with videos you can follow in your everyday routines. 👉 Join the classroom to learn how to turn simple moments into real communication progress