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Saying Yes, Saying No
Meals are good times for your one year olds to learn to say “yes” and “no” to
tell you what they want. For example, offer them two choices such as applesauce
and banana slices for snack.
Show the children both foods and ask “Do you want bananas for a snack? Do
you want applesauce?” Encourage each child to say “yes” or “no” each time. Let
them say “yes” to both if they choose.
Find other times throughout the day for the children to practice saying “yes”
and “no.” Watch as they try to tell you what they want by pointing, shaking their
heads, or just taking something. Ask if they want the item. Encourage them to
say “yes” or “no.” Do not be surprised if they change their minds!
Language Tip
Learn to say “yes” and “no” in the home languages of the
children in your class.
Special Needs Tip
Learn to use sign language for “yes” and “no”. Say the words
as you sign them.
The Cow Says “Moo”
Gather a few toy animals that make easy to imitate sounds. Do the same with
familiar objects such as a car.
In a playful way, pick up one of the animals, name it, and make the sound. For
example,“The cow says moooooo.”
As children come over to join you, choose another one.“The car goes vrooom
vroooom.”
Let the children pick up one of the toys and encourage them to make the sound
of the item they chose.“Alan, what does the horse say?”
Put the toys where the children can reach them easily. Watch and listen as they
carry them around and make sounds.
Sing Along with Me
Sing silly songs with the children. Songs with hand motions are especially fun.
Try this one using the tune “The Farmer in the Dell.” As you sing each verse,
do the motions:
• Can you clap your hands?
• Can you clap your hands?
• You can clap, yes you can clap,
• You can clap your hands.
Repeat with “roll your hands, wave your hands, and wiggle your fingers” if the
children remain interested. Make up your own verses.