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Simple Activities to Build the Brain

• While folding laundry, talk about the colors you see

• While changing a baby's diaper, simply talk to the child about what you are doing

• At bedtime, talk about the child’s favorite part of the day

• Point out shapes you see at the grocery store

• While walking into a store, count the number of steps it takes

• Count the utensils while setting the table

• Look outside and count the birds you see

• Play “I spy with my little eye” while riding in the car

• Go on a shape or color hunt. 

Here are some quick things to ask and do with children that will get you all thinking and talking!

Talk, Read and Sing to children from birth and YOU will help build their brain. Just the simple act of talking and engaging with children makes a huge impact on children!