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Baby Talk |
 Babies
love hearing the voices of the people in their lives. From
the very beginning, babies try to imitate the sounds that
they hear us make. They "read" the looks on our faces and
our movements. Talking, singing, smiling and gesturing to
your child helps her to love and learn to use-language.
What You Need
No materials are required
What to Do |
- Talk to your baby often. Answer her
coos and gurgles. Repeat the "ga, ga's" she makes and
smile back. Sometimes, you can supply the language for
her. For example, when your baby stretches her arm
toward her bottle and says, "ga-ga-ga," say, "Oh, you're
ready for some more milk? Here's your milk. Isn't it
good!"
- Say or read to your child nursery
rhymes or other verses that have strong rhythms and
repeated patterns of sound. Vary your tone of voice,
make funny faces and sing lullabies. Play games such as
"peek-a-boo" and "pat-a-cake" with him.
- Play simple talking and touching
games with your baby. Ask, "Where's your nose?" Then
touch her nose and say playfully, "There's your nose!"
Do this several times, then switch to an ear or knee or
her tummy. Stop when she or you grows tired of the game.
- Change the game by touching the nose
or ear and repeating the word for it several times. Do
this with objects, too. When she hears you name
something over and over again, your child begins to
connect the sound with what it means.
- Point to and name familiar objects.
By hearing an object named over and over, your baby
learns to associate the spoken word with its meaning.
For example, "Here's your blanket. Your very favorite
blanket. What a nice, soft blanket!"
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Information source: U.S. Department of Education - Helping Your Preschool Child |
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