For the grown-up

Make the animal sound and the movement together - the body helps the word stick. Your child may just watch at first; that quiet watching is learning, not shyness. Cheer for every wobble and repeat the same word often.

1. 1. Tap a card and listen together
2. 2. Let your child point or tap along
3. 3. Do the action prompt together
4. 4. Celebrate - five minutes is plenty