Putting words together to make sentences is a major step in a child’s communication development, with children usually understanding more than they can say.
In order to understand and use sentences, children need to know how words should be combined in the right order, using appropriate grammar. They also need to learn how to combine short sentences into lengthy ones that convey more complex information and still make sense to the listener.
The key to sentence building is repetition, repetition, repetition. Children need to hear how simple sentences can be gradually expanded and used in a range of situations and settings.
Using and understanding sentences enables children to see how powerful language can be in influencing the world around them and making things happen as a result of their speaking or understanding.
On this site there are some great activities that support building sentences - find activities here.