Become a chatterbox
When babies are born, their brains are wired to learn language. There is no limit to what or how many languages they are capable of learning. It is through exposure to language that babies learn to speak and it is through exposure to the written word that babies learn to read. It is difficult to teach your child a foreign language if you don't speak a second language. However, there are many great products available that can be used to expose babies to foreign language. If you are not able to give your child the gift of being bilingual, do not distress. There is something you can do to stimulate your child's language development.
In order to stimulate your child's language skills, make a habit of talking to the baby. Tell the baby what you are doing, where you are going, what you are seeing, colors that are around you. Have you ever noticed that when babies are awake they are looking around with their eyes wide open, full of wonder, at the word around them? You can quench you baby's desire to learn by talking to them about everything. The more language your child hears, the more your child will master language. Here are some simple ways to incorporate language into your baby's life.
- Sing lullabies to your baby
- Recite your favorite nursery rhymes throughout the day
- Play CD's of poetry while your baby plays on the floor
- Read to your child from birth
- Talk to your baby about everything
Incorporating these steps into your life will give your child a strong foundation in language.
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