Charades
Most people have taken a class in high school or maybe even college where they learned how to properly give a speech. However, were you ever taught how to listen to someone giving a speech or even in everyday conversation? Young children also need to be taught how to have good listening skills. I am not suggesting you sit your child with an elaborate PowerPoint presentation complete with bullets an highlighted words. Instead, as with most other skills, children can learn these concepts through play.
Organize a game of charades with friends or family. Or you can play with just you and your child. You can make your own set of charades cards by printing out clip-art of animals and gluing each picture to card-stock. Shuffle the deck, and you are ready to go.
At first you may wonder how charades can help listening skills, but you will quickly understand the relation when you see your child sitting attentively, looking directly at the person who is acting. Although she may not be hearing any sounds, she is learning how to give undivided attention to the “speaker”.
Point out to your child that she is doing a great job paying attention to the actor. And the next time you need her to listen to what you or someone else is saying, remind her of her game of charades and how she had to watch carefully, just like she needs to listen carefully now.
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Written by BRWI Staff on September 10, 2010
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