The Name Game
Purposes: Helps your baby learn that everything has a name. Encourages your baby to imitate the sounds you make when you’re naming objects.
How to Play Let your baby sit in your lap while you hold a magazine. Point out and name objects in the magazine. Point to the object, name it, and say, “See the car. Look at the dog.” While you are pointing, you can sometimes ask your baby, “What is that?” Wait a few seconds and then say something like, “That’s a car!” Your baby will not understand all the words you use. However, he will hear the different tones of your voice. This will help him become more aware of language. Remember the songs and finger plays you enjoyed as a child? Maybe you remember “pat-a-cake; one, two, buckle my shoe; and this little piggy”. Your baby will have a great time playing these games with you now. And you’ll have fun remembering them!