Learning

Nod yes and shake your head no

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

When you ask a simple question like \"more?\", nod as you say yes or shake your head as you say no. Ask silly questions too, like \"is the dog a cat?\", and shake your heads together.

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Why it matters

A nod and a head shake give your toddler a clear way to answer before they have all the words.

Benefit

Gestures and signs

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