Objective
By the end of this lesson, your 1-year-old will be able to recognize and say simple words.
Materials and Prep
- Picture cards with common objects (e.g., ball, car, apple)
- Quiet space for learning
Activities
- Object Naming: Show the picture cards to your child and say the name of each object clearly. Encourage your child to repeat the words after you.
- Word Association: Point to objects around the house and say their names. Encourage your child to try saying the words too.
- Singing Songs: Sing nursery rhymes or simple songs with repetitive words. This can help your child remember and say the words.
Talking Points
- Point to the ball: "Look, this is a ball. Can you say 'ball'?"
- Show the car: "Here is a car. Can you say 'car'?"
- Point to the apple: "This is an apple. Can you say 'apple'?"
- Look at the book: "See the book. Can you say 'book'?"