# How can I work on Question Words with my child at home?

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Teach question words at home one at a time, starting with the concrete 'what' and 'where' before the harder 'why', 'when' and 'how'. Model the question, answer it yourself, then pause and invite your child to try. Weave practice into bath time, meals and stories — little and often, with praise for every attempt.

*Every "what's that?" and "why, Mummy?" is your child reaching for the world with words — and you can grow that, right at home.*

## In short
Question words — *what, where, who, why, when, how* — are best taught one at a time, through everyday play and real moments, starting with the easiest (*what* and *where*) before moving to the harder ones (*why, when, how*). Model the question, answer it yourself first, then gently invite your child to try. Little and often, woven into daily routines, beats any worksheet.

## Easy ways to practise at home
**Start with one word at a time**
- Begin with **"what"** and **"where"** — these are the most concrete. "What is this? It's a ball!" or "Where is teddy? Under the bed!"
- Once these are steady, add **"who"** (people), then the trickier **"why", "when"** and **"how"**.

**Turn daily moments into practice**
- *Bath time:* "Where is the soap?" "What goes on your feet?"
- *Mealtime:* "Who wants more rice?" "What is this on your plate?"
- *Story time:* pause and ask, "Where did the dog go?" Point to the picture for a clue.

**Model, then wait**
- Ask the question and answer it yourself a few times so your child hears the pattern. Then ask and pause — count slowly to five in your head. Give children time; the silence is them thinking.
- Offer choices if they're stuck: "Is the cat *on* the chair or *under* it?"

**Make it playful**
- Hide-and-seek is a natural "where" game. A "what's in the bag?" feely-bag game builds "what". Praise every attempt, even a one-word reply.

## When to seek a little extra help
Most children pick up question words gradually between 2 and 4 years. If your child is well past 3 and not yet answering simple "what" and "where" questions, or rarely asks questions themselves, a friendly developmental check can reassure you and guide next steps. This is support, not alarm.

## The Pinnacle way
At Pinnacle Blooms Network, our therapists build [question-word](/question-words) skills through play-led [speech therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/top-speech-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) tailored to where your child is today. Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. under qualified clinician care — you can read how the [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) works as a clinician-administered structured assessment. Across 70+ centres and 25 million+ therapy sessions, we help families turn everyday moments into language growth.

## Trusted sources
Guidance here echoes the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on language development, and the CDC's developmental milestone resources for understanding and using questions in early childhood.

**Next step —** message our team on WhatsApp at +91 91001 81181 to book a developmental check and get a personalised home plan for your child.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- ASHA: Speech and Language Development: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/
- CDC: Developmental Milestones: https://www.cdc.gov/child-development

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