05/06/2026
This month at Ipswich Libraries Storytime sessions with Hello Friend Speech, not only are we exploring the ocean, we are sharing ways to support language development at home by exploring nouns.
Why are nouns important?
✅ Nouns are often a child's first words
✅ A big noun vocabulary is linked to stronger future language skills
✅ Nouns form the building blocks of sentences
✅ Knowing more nouns helps children understand and talk about the world around them
How can you help expand your child's noun knowledge?
💡 Name everything you see throughout the day
💡 Be specific – instead of "bird", try "cockatoo" or "magpie"
💡 Point out and label different parts (e.g. car - wheels, doors)
💡 Follow your child's interests
Want more tips? See Hello Friend Speech at Story & Toddler Time
1st Tuesday - Children's Library | 3rd Tuesday - Springfield Library
