Daily Language Learning Routine for a
2-Year-Old
Morning
• Wake-up and dressing: Label body parts as you dress (e.g., 'arm', 'leg'). Let them
choose clothes.
• Breakfast: Talk about food items and offer simple choices (e.g., 'Milk or juice?').
Playtime
• Use toy names and sounds (e.g., 'vroom' for cars, 'moo' for cow).
• Describe actions (e.g., 'roll the ball', 'push the truck').
Reading Time (2–3 short sessions a day)
• Point and name pictures in books (e.g., 'That’s a duck!').
• Ask simple questions: 'Where’s the dog?' and let them point or say it.
Lunch or Snack
• Talk about the food: 'apple', 'banana', 'yummy'.
• Use short phrases: 'You want more?', 'All done?'.
Outside Time
• Name what you see: 'tree', 'bird', 'car'.
• Use movement words: 'jump', 'run', 'fast', 'slow'.
Bath Time
• Label body parts: 'Wash your toes!'.
• Play with water: 'pour', 'splash', 'bubble'.
Bedtime
• Read a short book.
• Say calming phrases: 'Good night', 'Sleep tight'.
• Ask about their day: 'Did you play with the dog?'.
Starter Word List for Practice
Everyday Objects
ball, cup, shoes, hat, car, book
Food & Drink
milk, juice, apple, banana, cookie, more, all done
People
mama, dada, baby, me, you
Animals & Sounds
dog (woof), cat (meow), cow (moo), duck (quack), bird (tweet), sheep (baa)
Action Words
go, stop, jump, eat, sleep, play
Describing Words
big, small, hot, cold, loud, soft
Helpful Social Words
yes, no, please, help, bye-bye, hi