Meaning: Following means listening to instructions and doing what you have been asked to do..
Examples:
“Can you follow the steps to wash your hands?”
“Please follow my instructions and put your coat on.”
“Well done! You followed the instructions.”
Say it in real-life moments (mealtimes, bath, getting dressed, play). Point to what’s happening, then use the word in a short sentence. Repeat it often and ask your child to repeat it too.
Words appearing in Word of the Week have been chosen to support the DfE (Department for Education) emphasis on skills and vocabulary required for children from birth to age 5. These skills and goals are set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS), which is designed for early childhood learning.