Start humming a song your child knows and have them guess what it is. If they guess wrong, start over and hum the tune again. After a few guesses, you can add in some words to the song as hints. After a few tries, let them try a tune while you guess.

See what your child is learning

This game helps your child focus and pay attention to sounds—which is important in communicating, reading, and writing—and it’s fun too!


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