The Words Together series of books, and its accompanying guide, has been especially designed to support children to understand and use two-word sentences. The speech and language therapist author recognises the important leap in language development that two-word sentences offer.
Each book is based around one pivot word to which other words are added. This provides the opportunity for the child to hear the same sentence structure all the way through the book.
The books build on repetition and have engaging illustrations that draw children into the world of the toddler in the book. The books are based around everyday routines and activities – the type that any child may be involved with regularly.
When sharing the books with the child, use the tone of your voice to talk in an excited way about the pictures. Focus particularly on the two-word sentences that are written in the book for you to read aloud with the child. Encourage the child to join in with the words when they are ready.
By Kate Freeman
April 05, 2022
Down the Slide, part of the ‘Words Together’ series, has been created to support children to understand and use two-word sentences. Using the pivot word ‘down’, the simple story and repetitious structure provide an opportunity for the child to hear and experience the sentence structure in new ways....
By Kate Freeman
April 05, 2022
Gone to the Park, part of the ‘Words Together’ series, has been created to support children to understand and use two-word sentences. Using the pivot word ‘gone’, the simple story and repetitious structure provide an opportunity for the child to hear and experience the sentence structure in new ...
By Kate Freeman
April 05, 2022
Hello!, part of the ‘Words Together’ series, has been created to support children to understand and use two-word sentences. Using the pivot word ‘hello’, the simple story and repetitious structure provide an opportunity for the child to hear and experience the sentence structure in new ways. Bright...
By Kate Freeman
April 05, 2022
Designed to be used either independently or alongside the ‘Words Together’ storybooks, Helping Children Find Their Voices is a guide for parents and practitioners supporting children in the early stages of learning to talk, specifically to understand and use two-word sentences. Written in a ...
By Kate Freeman
April 05, 2022
Sleep Time, part of the ‘Words Together’ series, has been created to support children to understand and use two-word sentences. Using the pivot word ‘sleeping’, the simple story and repetitious structure provide an opportunity for the child to hear and experience the sentence structure in new ways....
By Kate Freeman
March 31, 2022
This set, comprised of a guidebook and four colourful picture books, has been designed for parents and practitioners supporting children to understand and use two-word sentences. Written in a friendly and reassuring tone, the guidebook untangles questions and concerns that many parents and ...