Find the Sound Source
This helps learn to associate sounds with objects. Make the telephone ring when your baby is close by so that she can find the source of the sound and realize that the phone is ringing. When your baby turns to look at the telephone, show her how to ho
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What you'll need
This helps learn to associate sounds with objects.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! Make the telephone ring when your baby is close by so that she can find the source of the sound and realize that the phone is ringing. When your baby turns to look at the telephone, show her how to hold it. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby match sound to object, such as a doorbell with the door.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. And explain that we talk through the phone, and people speak back at us through it. You want to talk to Andy? Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby listen with interest when you speak to them.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Repeat this activity with doorbells and other sounds. So that your baby begins to associate them with their sources. During this exercise, observe if your baby turns her head when she hears a doorbell or telephone ring. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby thi helps learn to associate sounds with objects.