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Add a word: a play idea for 18 to 24 months

Adding one word shows your toddler how words join up into short sentences. It takes about 5 minutes and uses nothing but you.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Add a word18 to 24 months · about 5 minutes

You need: nothing at all.

  1. Listen for a word your toddler says, like "car".
  2. Say it back with one more word: "Red car!"
  3. Next time, add a different word: "Car go!"
  4. Keep it easy and never make them repeat it.

Builds: language and talking. Adding one word shows your toddler how words join up into short sentences.

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