Creating a Supportive Environment (page 2) A safe and
comfortable environment is crucial to your child’s language
development. Warm and caring relationships at home promote a
healthy environment for learning. Child care can be an equally
warm and supportive place for your child’s learning and
development to continue. The interaction your child will have
with the other caretakers and children will certainly affect and
could enhance your child’s learning experience. Taking your
child to places in your community, such as the library or the
zoo, also supports learning by introducing your child to new
words and real life experiences. Even a trip to the grocery
store can become a fun and exciting expedition and an important
learning experience. Playing is one more way children learn.
Playing fun and creative games support your child’s language
development, too. Try to find a balance between activities that
your child does alone and those that involve interacting with
others. Encourage playtime with other children.