The Ministry of Higher and secondary education of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Communicating: its importance in literacy development

Communicating with your baby helps to develop your child’s ability to speak, listen and understand as they get older.

For example, you might notice your baby responds to your smiles and your words. Your baby might try to imitate your sounds and facial expressions. When you respond, it encourages two-way conversation and helps your baby learn words and build language skills.

Another example is singing with your child, which teaches them about the rise and fall of sounds. It’s also a good way to introduce your child to the music and stories of your family’s culture.