Just because your child may not know a word doesn’t mean you should avoid it! Whether it’s in a song or a story, new words create opportunities for learning and discussion. Role model strategies for learning about language. The more words a child is exposed to, the better!
Singing develops memory and listening skills, which is why in our Baby programs, we spend a lot of time singing and rhyming, and repeat these songs and rhymes each week. As children get older and their focus improves, then we can introduce longer stories! Let’s get singing today!
Babies brains are incredible: they can learn multiple languages at once and by the age of just 6 months, can distinguish between different languages! In the first years of life, there is extraordinary potential for learning, so don’t hesitate to share songs and stories in any language you know!
Children learn and practice language through play, so how can you put that into practice? Take familiar songs and add actions or props! Or, get imaginative during playtime and prompt your child to play a new game! Join Sarah for a playful rhyme that’s great for celebrating swirling, snowy days!
You are your child’s favourite playmate and play is how children learn, so for today’s sing along, let’s pretend and play together! Hope in the elevator, it’s time for a ride!
Let’s celebrate baby and practice body parts all at the same time! This jazzy tune will have you and baby swaying along.
It may be unseasonably warm right now, but cool weather is coming soon, and this twist on “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes” will help your child learn what to wear as we get ready for the cold! Sing along!
You probably know the Itsy Bitsy Spider, but what about the Big, Gigantic Spider, the Teensy, Tiny Spider, and Eency the Spider?! Remixing classic nursery rhymes is a great way to introduce new vocabulary. So get creative and sing along.
Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about how the world works and learn language. Singing a playful song is always a great place to start and this nonsense, action, and movement rhyme is a perfect example!
Did you know that… The sense of rhythm learned from listening to songs and rhymes helps children to identify patterns, like rhyming words, which will help them learn to read? Snuggle up with baby as we rhyme together!