This worksheet provides guidance for parents to practice self-talk and parallel-talk during play routines and daily activities with their toddler. The worksheet lists specific play routines and daily activities for parents to try using these techniques. Parents are asked to reflect on their experience using self-talk and parallel-talk, including whether they were able to keep the language natural and if they found it difficult. The goal is to expose toddlers to more language through narrating everyday shared experiences.

1. My Toddler Talks: Worksheet Series
Worksheet #1: Practicing Self-Talk & Parallel-Talk
Child’s Name: ____________________ Date: ___________
Practice using self-talk (talking about what you’re doing) and parallel-talk (talking about what
your child is doing) during the following play routines in My Toddler Talks:
 Animal Farm (pg. 23 – 24)
 Dolls (pg. 35 -37)
 Little People Go to School (pg. 43 -45)
Results: How did it feel to use self-talk and parallel-talk during the play routine? Did you keep
the exchange natural? Was it difficult for you to do? Explain your thoughts and feelings:
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Daily Routines:
Narrate what you and your child are doing during daily routines. Try to actively and
consciously use these techniques and be mindful to keep it simple and fun. Speak at your
child’s level.
 Dressing
 Meal time
 Car Time
 Other: __________________
Which daily routine will you focus on? ___________________________________
Results: How did you use self-talk and parallel-talk during the daily routine? Remember that
the expectation of self-talk and parallel-talk isn’t imitation but exposure to language. Please
explain:
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