Where鈥檚 the Block?
Prep:聽None | Activity Time: 5鈥7 Minutes
Toddlers are in a period of rapid language growth, both in the understanding of language and their ability to express language. Knowledge of positional words such as above, below, inside, outside and next to enhances their ability to follow directions and to use language more precisely. In this activity, you will use words in connection with concrete objects and situations to help your child develop an understanding of positional words.聽
- Alphabet blocks聽
Step 1: Take a few of your toddler鈥檚 alphabet blocks and place them around the room.聽
Step 2: Give your toddler a direction to get one of the blocks using positional words in your direction. For example: 鈥淕et the block that is 鈥榰苍诲别谤鈥 the table鈥 (鈥榦n top of鈥 the chair, 鈥榠苍蝉颈诲别鈥 the cup, 鈥榥ext to鈥 your teddy bear).聽
Step 3: See if she can understand your direction. If not, guide her to the block and tell her 鈥淗ere is the block! It is 鈥榰苍诲别谤鈥 the table. Pick it up!鈥澛
Step 4: You might also look at the block with your toddler and talk about the letters and pictures on the block.鈥