Read: Learning Verbs

Verb learning happens after noun learning. One explanation for this is that actions are harder to picture or point out and pair with a word than objects are. When toddlers begin to use verbs, they tend to make some mistakes, like saying “runned” instead of “ran” or “eated” instead of “ate,” for example. These mistakes are normal, and they are actually a sign that your child is learning the rules of verbs! This article from What to Expect briefly walks through why verbs are tricky and how to support your child’s verb development.