Books

Find the animal and make its sound

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Open a board book with animals and point to a picture. Ask what sound it makes, make it yourself, and wait for your toddler to try. If they want to say the sound for every page, follow their lead.

Materials

  • Board book with animals

Safety note

Choose a sturdy board book with no loose parts, and stay with your toddler while they hold it.

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Why it matters

Linking a picture to a sound gives your toddler a fun way to connect words and ideas and to practice making noises with their own voice.

Benefit

Sound words

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