Let Me Add to That
Prep:ĚýNone | Activity Time:Ěý3–4 Minutes
At this age, most babies say their first words. Your baby will collect new words to use, and she may say about a dozen words by the end of this stage. Expand her one-word response by stretching it into a sentence. Go a step further by making up a story, rhyme or song that has to do with your baby’s new favorite word!ĚýĚý
- Your baby’s voiceĚý
- Your voiceĚý
Step 1:ĚýWhen your baby uses a word, stretch it into a sentence or two. For example:Ěý
Baby: “Dog”Ěý
You: “Yes, it’s a dog. He has very soft fur.”Ěý Ěý
Baby: “Dog”Ěý
You: “Yes. Look at the cute dog!”Ěý
Step 2:ĚýTake it further by making up a song, rhyme, or story about your baby’s word. For example:Ěý
“That little dog is black and white.Ěý
He doesn’t bark and he doesn’t bite.Ěý
He’ll run around and sit and stay.Ěý
Throw a ball! He loves to play!Ěý
He’ll sniff your hand and give you a smooch.Ěý
This little dog is one nice pooch!”Ěý