Two-Word Combos

The two-word combinations toddlers begin forming around this age — modeled and gently prompted, one small phrase at a time.

Practice

Combining a person word with an action word — one of the earliest two-word patterns toddlers produce.

Combining a pivot word like "want" or "don't want" with a specific object — an easy, high-utility two-word pattern for requests and refusals.