Children learn how to play games through listening and observation. Playing new games with your child allows him or her a chance to practice their listening skills. Listening games such as “Simon Says” become appropriate as your child nears kindergarten age. This type of game can be played anywhere, is fun and free.
Board games are a great way to spend time with your playing children. You can read and then explain the rules to your child. As you play the game with your child, you will most likely have to remind them how to play the game. This gives more opportunities for your child to practice his or her listening skills. Most children will have to hear the rules repeated multiple times in order to remember and fully understand them.
Story Telling
Most young children have favorite stories. Parents often read or tell the same story over and over again much to their child’s delight. Pretend that you have forgotten their favorite story and ask them to retell you the story instead. Use this enthusiasm for their favorite story to develop strong listening skills. Your child will most likely surprise you with what they remember.
Games
Children learn how to play games through listening and observation. Playing new games with your child allows him or her a chance to practice their listening skills. Listening games such as “Simon Says” become appropriate as your child nears kindergarten age. This type of game can be played anywhere, is fun and free.
Board games are a great way to spend time with your playing children. You can read and then explain the rules to your child. As you play the game with your child, you will most likely have to remind them how to play the game. This gives more opportunities for your child to practice his or her listening skills. Most children will have to hear the rules repeated multiple times in order to remember and fully understand them.
Story Telling
Most young children have favorite stories. Parents often read or tell the same story over and over again much to their child’s delight. Pretend that you have forgotten their favorite story and ask them to retell you the story instead. Use this enthusiasm for their favorite story to develop strong listening skills. Your child will most likely surprise you with what they remember.