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Vocabulary for 18-Month-Olds

At 18 months, many toddlers are on the verge of a vocabulary explosion. This is the perfect time to introduce more interesting words.

What to expect at 18 months:

  • Typical vocabulary: 5-50 words
  • The "vocabulary explosion" often starts around this age
  • Can follow simple instructions
  • Starting to combine gestures with words

Example Words for 18-Month-Olds

🦋Butterfly

Visually exciting, worth the extra syllables

🚁Helicopter

Fascinating to watch, memorable word

🐘Elephant

Big, impressive, fun to say

🌈Rainbow

Colorful and magical

🫧Bubble

Interactive play word

Tips for Teaching 18-Month-Olds

  • 1.Introduce words slightly beyond their current level
  • 2.Name everything during daily routines
  • 3.Ask simple questions: "Where's the ball?"
  • 4.Expand their words: if they say "dog," you say "big dog running!"

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