Cock-a-doodle-MOO!  Lesson Seven (Sounds or Timbres)

 

Dear Village Parent,

 

This week the babies seemed to be mesmerized with the sounds of the woodblock and the drum.  As soon as these instruments were played the babies were captivated. Their facial expressions were big questions—something new, a new sound, what is this?

 

Babies are developing their own vocabulary of sounds or timbres.  When a baby experiences a variety of sounds, he develops sensitivity to the similarities and differences of these sounds. Tuning in to the subtle differences between sounds stimulates the brain’s language centers and extends your child’s ability to focus and listen attentively.

 

We are surrounded by sounds—no matter where we go. But your baby is hearing many of these sounds for the first time.  Enjoy re-discovering even the simplest of sounds with your baby this week—a train at the railroad crossing, a bird on your front step, a drum on the CD, or your barking dog.

 

These three easy steps will tune your baby’s ears:

 

Until next week,

Lynda