If you speak Italian or if you were a music major, then you would know that the words “da capo” mean to repeat “from the beginning”. In music, the words are used to tell the musician that either a part of or the entire score of music is to be played again. Although your child probably cannot read music at this young age, the concept can still be applied to help your child develop important memory skills.
Using a simple toy xylophone, tap out a two-note tune. Then, have your child repeat what you played. Repeat the game a few more times, and then move on to three- and then four-note strings of notes. Once your child has got the hang of the game, make it more challenging by using short and long notes. (ie “dah daaaaah dah daaaaaahh). You can use the same key or mix them up.
Try to gauge your child’s ability so that the game is challenging but not frustrating. You can also give your child a turn a creating patterns for you to repeat. Continue playing until your child’s attention has dwindled or until you can no longer stand the pinging of a toy xylophone., whichever comes first.
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Written by Laura on May 14, 2010
Most people are familiar with Robert Munsch’s book Love You Forever. However, he is also the author of a long list of other books, many of which will make you chuckle at the least. One such book is Alligator Baby.
A few weeks ago, I downloaded a free mp3 of the author reading this book. (Go to http://www.robertmunsch.com/ ) Yesterday, I loaded it onto my iPod Shuffle, loaded my kids in t
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Written by Laura on March 26, 2010
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
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
