Today I went to a library book sale and hit the jackpot in books on tape. When I was a teacher, I always looked for good deals on this type of book in the book-order catalogs. My preschool students loved to listen to them, and the stories were recorded in such a way so that there was an indicator sound that let the children know when to turn the page.
My own children also enjoy these books, and they were pleasantly surprised, as was I, when I found two books on CD at the library sale. We listened to one of the books on the way home from my mother’s house, which is an hour long ride for the boys. Although they fell asleep part way through, I could tell they were enjoying the story up until their eyelids would no longer remain open.
As a mother, I am fond of this style of book because it is a great alternative to the movies that we sometimes allow them to watch on longer trips. I am hoping to find a place where I can buy, rent, or loan more books on CDs that are made just for kids.
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Written by Laura on October 15, 2009
Pirates, scalawags, and treasure are popular themes right now. Use this popularity to draw your child’s attention while helping him to develop listening skills. Part of listening is being able to follow directions, which, of course, is a skill needed for kindergarten. A made up treasure map can be a fun way to help your child practice these important skills.
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Written by BRWI Staff on September 28, 2009
One of the most important skills preschoolers should learn in preparation for kindergarten is how to listen. Most children hear just fine, but when you speak to them, you realize where the phrase, “In one ear and out the other” has originated. It may feel as though you are speaking to a wall. This is because they haven’t learned how to listen. Listening involves gathering inf
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 18, 2009
At times you may feel as though your child isn’t listening to a word you are saying. It is though you are talking to a wall. You know that she can hear you, but it seems like your words are bouncing back instead of being absorbed. Some people may call this selective listening. Luckily, there are many things you can do to help your child actively listen.
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Written by BRWI Staff on July 15, 2009
With radios, televisions, iPods, and so many other forms of technology bombarding our sense of hearing, it is important to take the time to help our children focus on what our ears help us do. And since hearing and listening go hand in hand, here is an activity you can do with your child which will help her to listen carefully to what she is hearing. Begin by gathering a collection of all sorts o
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Written by BRWI Staff on July 1, 2009
When we think about what children learn in kindergarten, we often picture reciting the ABC’s, writing numbers, and coloring with vividly colored crayons. The vitally important skill of listening is often overlooked. Listening skills can and should be practiced even before children go to kindergarten. Instead of just hearing what a teacher says, children need to be able to interpret and pr
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 10, 2009
We must teach children how to listen carefully in order to identify sounds. Games are a great way to get children to actively listen. Here are a few sound games for you to try at home with your child.
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Written by BRWI Staff on March 20, 2009
All words are made up of a combination of various sounds. You can help your child identify the beginning or ending sound of a word using poems, rhymes and even tongue twisters. Here are a few activities to try with your child that will get them listening to the specific parts of words.
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Written by BRWI Staff on March 18, 2009
Everyone enjoys a good story. Whether it is someone describing an event in their lives, a book about our favorite activity, or a movie with our favorite characters, all of these situations include stories. Help your child listen closely and get involved in the storytelling process with these fun activities.
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Written by BRWI Staff on March 16, 2009
Being able to follow directions takes practice. It is not something children are able to do inherently. Get your child ready for reading, as well as many other learning and social activities, by completing these activities which focus on following directions.
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Written by BRWI Staff on March 11, 2009
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