I'm Thinking of an Animal

objective:

a. practice thinking skills

b. practice listening skills as the child listens to clues about an animal

c. promote listening to language and communication skills

points to remember:

1. Only use animals that your child knows.

2. Introduce some new vocaulary such as "paws" instead of feet and "snout" instead of nose

Lesson:

1. Set 4-5 itsy-bitsy minuature animals in front of your child

2. Give clues that helps you child figure out which animal you are asking her to pick

"I am thinking of an animal that is large."

"It is brown"

"It has large paws"

3. Your child will pick the animal

4. To once your child understand the nature of the game, try playing without any visual clues. Take away the itsy-bitsy minatures and play with just auditory skills.

Modifications:

1. This is a great game to play in the car or while away from home.