Listen Up!
A child can be taught to be a better listener, even little ones from about 2.5 years of age and up…
One way to do this is through the use of rhyming books. Rhyming is a fun way to play with sounds and teach listening as well. Get a simple rhyming book, perhaps with one pair of rhyming words per page. Read the words slowly and clearly to your toddler and and emphasize the sound that’s different between the pair…i.e. hat and cat!
Your toddler will become quickly tuned in to listening for the next rhyming pair (because they love to hear your voice and have your undivided attention!) and their brain is processing the sound differences between each word! This not only teaches great listening skills, but is a great way to get your child’s brain ready for reading later on in life.
Stay tuned tomorrow for more great ways to strengthen your toddler’s listening skills!
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