Play is the way children learn about the world,learn to develop social relationships and learn to express themselves. Language development and play are closely linked,and from an early age by talking and singing to your children when you are playing you are helping them develop their speech and language. Whether it's playing with just you and one of your children or everyone all together, this booklet has tips and suggestions for how to play and how play supports your children's development as they reach milestones and continue to develop their speech and language. Families with twins, triplets and more have shared their experiences and favourite ways of playing with their children, throughout this booklet.