By Sonakshi D Kandhari
July 31, 2022
Nursery rhymes help children grasp new words. It makes recollection and recitation easy. Even their auditory skills are refined in the process, which is a prerequisite for learning.
Image source: Alamy
Picture books with comments contribute to vocabulary enrichment. It initiates conversations and instils a love for reading. Image and word identification help create and develop awareness.
Image source: Alamy
Stage a conversation with puppets and let your child take over. Witness how children learn to formulate their thoughts and converse. It also offers insights into what’s going on in their mind, which otherwise escapes notice.
Image source: Alamy
Take time to name the objects in front of your child, whether in the park, kitchen, or supermarket. Having a conversation is the key, and repeating the name of objects will help recall them.
Image source: Alamy
You can use toy phones to initiate dialogues. Pretend to have a phone call with your child and encourage them to receive the call. It’s a lesson on phone etiquette and gives them an opportunity to develop conversation skills.
Image source: Alamy
Children spend hours with this game and learn the concepts of size and shape. If there are letters etched on it, this exercise helps with identifying and recalling letters too.
Image source: Alamy
Put an assortment of items in a cloth bag and ask your child to touch the object without seeing it. This is a guessing game where the child describes the objects while trying to identify them.
Image source: Freepik
You can transfer the decision-making to your child once in a while. Allow them to pick a snack or purchase a toy of their choice. Not only is it empowering, but it also teaches your child to express their opinion.
Image source: Alamy