When reading a story to the young ones, it's always effective to read with animated voice and facial expressions. You can also do "show-and-tell" where children can bring something from home (not just toys, say, a bird's nest they found in their garden) and have them talk about why this thing is special to them, what they like about it, etc. Encourage them to share about what they did on the weekend, or their recent trip, or what food they like to eat home. When they are given opportunity to be heard, they gain their confidence in speaking and they develop their language skills.

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