These strategies remove the ability to only answer “yes” or “no” and

encourages a child to use the specific name of the object.

The strategies also provide a chance for a child to comment or react. 

Offer desired objects bit by bit … 

• This strategy works well at snack time: pour only a little juice or milk into your child’s cup, so that they have to ask you for more several times during snack time 

• Be the “keeper” of all of the pieces: when playing with toys that have multiple pieces (e.g., puzzle, blocks, etc.), keep all of the pieces in a bag or container, encouraging your child to request one piece during each turn