Books

Join in the repeating line

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Choose a book with a phrase that repeats, like a refrain, and teach your toddler to say it with you. Over time, pause so they can say it alone, and clap or stomp at the same spot each time.

Materials

  • Picture book with a repeating phrase
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Why it matters

Repeating a line they know gives your toddler a way to take part in the story, which can make books feel like play.

Benefit

Joining the story

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