Sounds can make play more interesting. They can be funny. Sounds can get your child's attention and keep them interested in what you are doing. Learning sounds in isolation can help children learn to use sounds in words.
When playing with animals, practice making animal sounds. Hold one animal at a time and make the animal sound. You can pretend the animal is talking to another animal, wants something, is excited, or is mad. Some animals may talk with a high pitch or low pitch voice. Change the tone and volume of your voice to make it fun!
Here are some great animal sounds to try:
Snakes say "ssssss"
Bees say "zzzzzzz"
Cows say "moooo"
Horses say "neigh"
Chickens say "bawk, bawk"
Dogs say "woof" (a hot dog says "hahaha", a mad dog growls, and sad dog whines)
Cats say "meow"(a mad cat screeches)
Owls say "hooo"
Donkeys say "hehaw"
Birds say "tweet", "chirp", and "swish" when they fly
Lions (and dinosaurs, tigers, bears) say "roar"
Animals also make sounds when doing different actions:
Sleeping or snoring sounds ("time to sleep sshhhh")
Drinking sounds ("gulp", "slurp")
Eating and crunching sounds
Running and galloping sounds
Stomping sounds ("boom boom")
How to play:
-Make a sound while holding an animal and then hand the animal to your child. Children may need you to model the sound before they say it on their own.
-Animals can use human words too! Just keep it simple (1-3 words at a time). Have animals talk to each other ("hello", "I'm thirsty", "Here's water", "Let's go", "I can jump")
-Use props! A small dishcloth can be.a blanket. Blue construction paper can be a lake for swimming. Cups and pretend food can be used to feed animals. Shoeboxes can be houses and barns. Animals can even drive cars and tractors. Time to be silly! Remember...if your child laughs, they are engaged and learning!
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