Anyone would agree with me that 1 year olds are so much fun! If we are in-tune with them, we’re able to understand their wants. Although at this age they’re obviously unable to talk, they are good communicators. From pointing their finger to cute facial expressions. They are communicating with us. Interacting with them is very crucial in their language development .
We are working on giving commands. For now, it may seem meaningless chatter but they’re registering it all. We use commands like: “give me the ball please” while extending out my hand. Along with many others. The key to language acquisition is repetition! Using clear, descriptive language over and over.
This week, we brought cars into the classroom with sounds and sirens. We played a game of rolling the car back and forth. Although they’re not fully able to roll the car back to me, they made an attempt. This teaches them cause-and-effect.
For our sensory activity this week, we mashed a banana in a bag. We added the colors blue and red . We talked about how “mushy and soft” it felt. We discovered other things that are red and blue in the room.
We are working on giving commands. For now, it may seem meaningless chatter but they’re registering it all. We use commands like: “give me the ball please” while extending out my hand. Along with many others. The key to language acquisition is repetition! Using clear, descriptive language over and over.
This week, we brought cars into the classroom with sounds and sirens. We played a game of rolling the car back and forth. Although they’re not fully able to roll the car back to me, they made an attempt. This teaches them cause-and-effect.
For our sensory activity this week, we mashed a banana in a bag. We added the colors blue and red . We talked about how “mushy and soft” it felt. We discovered other things that are red and blue in the room.
Have you ever danced while reading? Give it a try, it’s fun! As we read “The Wheels on the Bus” we played the tambourine. We shook our body to the tune of the song!
Books: Wheels on the Bus
Dear Zoo
Ten Apples Up On Top
Songs: The Wheels on the Bus 
Incy Wincy Spider 
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Anna
