One of our very first resources—and still a parent favorite.

When you're trying to build connection and language with your child, the natural impulse is often to ask questions: "What color is that?" "What are you building?" "Do you want to play?"

The problem? Questions can accidentally put kids on the spot, creating a "pop quiz" feel that shuts down engagement. One of the simplest ways to invite deeper connection in DIRFloortime is to swap out dead-end questions for commenting and narrating.

Of course, parents constantly tell us: "That sounds great in theory, but what do I actually SAY?"
We created this simple PDF so you don't have to guess or overthink it in the middle of play. It’s a direct, practical cheat sheet of the exact phrases we use in session every day—so you can "steal" our script, drop the questioning habit, and keep the play flowing naturally.

Pro Tip: We recommend taping it to the inside of your water glass cabinet, hanging it on the playroom wall, or saving a screenshot to your phone for quick reference!