It is said that the golden age of language enlightenment is 0-3 years old. But the terrible thing is that at this stage, the baby can't go to extracurricular classes.
Usually it is 3 years old+,and it is golden before 3 years old. Want to input, can only rely on parents.
Learning any language begins with listening.
Like learning Chinese, the early stage must be a process of continuous input and accumulation.
I can't speak a word from the moment the baby is born, and I can't understand it. I won't speak a complete word until I am 3 years old.
This is the fastest development stage of baby's language, so this stage can be input in various forms.
Any language (mother tongue or foreign language) is learned only after we have listened to it a lot and then summed it up and verified it in real life.
This is why in language enlightenment, we never force the baby to speak in the morning and evening, but we should ensure that he is given enough input to help the child accumulate language cognition continuously and accurately.
This requires everyone to abandon the utilitarian heart in the process of enlightenment, not as a task, but as a daily parent-child activity (just like a picture book).
It looks at the long-term goal, not whether the child can understand it or jump in front of him.
Speaking of which, I remembered the first English word DD could say-no.
About six months after DDD started babbling. We listened to "If you are happy" in SSS children's songs, and there was a sentence "If you are afraid, say oh no".
DD learned "Oh no" casually when he heard this sentence.
Although I didn't understand what this meant at that time, it was the result of continuous input.
Later, after listening to the song "A Little Finger" and singing "Put it on your legalchin", DD will sound like legal chin and point to the corresponding part at the same time.
Including when we interact, if I take off my clothes, I will say "raise your arm" and make the corresponding action in the song, and DD will be happy to do it together.
In fact, the initial English enlightenment was like this. It doesn't need a professional system. Just need to ensure that there is a certain time every day to give children enough investment.
What is the most effective input method?
The practical experience of enlightening CC and DD English over the years is here, and I will teach you by hand.
If you are not an English major and your foundation is not good enough, how can you export it to your baby? What if I'm wrong?
Mom C shared three magic weapons of English enlightenment: children's songs, picture books and cartoons.
Making good use of these resources, English enlightenment is actually very simple.
The resources themselves are not difficult to understand. The difficult thing is that there are so many resources, how to choose?
At the most basic stage, it is necessary to ensure that words are related to objects, actions and scenes.
In fact, the goals of English enlightenment and Chinese enlightenment are the same. Let's start with the basic cognition, basic dialogue and the part related to children's life in teaching children to speak Chinese.
Therefore, the same is true of the choice of children's songs and picture books.
Choose the right resources, and you are half successful.
1, children's songs:
Let's take a look at the children's songs I chose for DD at this stage. Almost all are basic cognition, which is closely related to daily life.
For example, A Little Finger:
A little finger.
A little finger.
A little finger.
Tap, tap, tap.
Fingers up!
Fingers down
Put it on your head.
Boss!
.......
It includes fingers, head, nose, arms, legs and chin, so you can sing and perform at the same time.
Children are born imitators. They remember the meaning of words while imitating actions.
When humming, the corresponding action will also be played back in your mind. This is to associate sound with objects, actions or situations.
For example, head, shoulders, knees and toes:
Head and shoulders, knees and toes.
Knees and toes.
Head and shoulders, knees and toes.
Knees and toes.
......
It includes head, shoulders, knees and toes dancing to the song several times a day. Children can easily understand what this means, and there is no need for a second translation.
Another example is "walking, walking":
Walking, walking,
Jump, jump, jump
Jump, jump, jump
Run, run, run.
Run, run, run.
Now let's stop!
Now let's stop!
......
It includes walking, running, jumping, swimming and so on. With music, children will naturally follow the animation, and you don't need to explain, so the baby will naturally understand the meaning of the lyrics.
To tell you quietly, before grinding DD's ears, I always steal the teacher myself, listen to the songs and watch the videos several times, and I will clearly know the meaning and action.
And children's songs are fine, not too much, too much to chew.
Only when children listen on the basis of understanding can it be meaningful to grind their ears, otherwise it is called background music!
It is suggested to choose a few classic songs that children like to play repeatedly, and cooperate with action expressions to help children understand.
When the child is older and has a strong understanding, it is recommended to listen to the next song after eating it thoroughly.
Recommended children's songs album:
SSS nursery rhymes
Baby English nursery rhymes
2. Picture book:
The picture books I chose for DD at this stage:
Basic cognitive class:
For example, the letter A: a hug apple.
With pictures and exaggerated gestures, it is not difficult for children to understand "a giant apple".
For example, the letter B: Blow balloons.
If I don't tell you, you know you're blowing balloons.
We don't need to explain, children can immediately understand the meaning according to the content of the picture book.
Therefore, it is very important to choose picture books in the early stage and try to be close to life.
Everyone's English reading books at home basically follow the principle of not actively explaining translation to children, so that children can directly understand the contents of picture books themselves.
Life-related categories:
For example, the letter "c" means:
Do you like cookies?
"t" dress:
Put on your t-shirt.
I changed hands, and now I just learn to sell!
There are sports cognitive classes:
The letter f starts with the way animals move:
The fox can run.
This frog can jump.
This fish can swim!
First of all, match the picture book with the real thing:
Let the children know what a fox-tailed frog is.
Then, just like nursery rhymes, children can talk, do actions and know how to run, jump and swim in seconds.
You can also have dreams. Think about that children's song-go, go, run, run, swim, swim!
A baby is hard to understand!
In the basic enlightenment stage, the knowledge points are actually very simple.
Just like China's enlightenment, it is either common sense of life or basic cognition. You will find that many picture books and children's songs echo the scenes in life, which is very convenient for review and linkage.
This is also the advantage of the family in English enlightenment. You know best what children need to hear and say.
Just like children learn to speak, they can speak when they hear it, and then they can really understand it.
You don't even need to explain, you don't need to translate from Chinese to English, just keep repeating. As long as you invest enough every day, it is only a matter of time before the baby speaks.
3. Cartoons:
DD is now 1 year and 7 months. I haven't started to expose him to animation yet. Generally, after 2 years old, animation is also a great enlightenment resource. The selection of animation is the same as that of nursery rhymes and picture books. Choosing the right resources that match the age of children can get twice the result with half the effort.
Be close to life and ensure that children can understand.
CC liked it very much when he was a child:
Coconut melon
Yakka Dee speaks English:
Mouse Bobo Messi
Hi, Dodge. Hey, Darjee
Xiao p you you pocoyo
Blue koala penelope
Peppa Pig Ambulance
I won't go into details.
What needs to be emphasized is that we should be good at using "tools", but we should not throw tools at children. We should use tools to improve ourselves with children.
Only when you pay attention to it yourself and put it into action will children follow suit.
English enlightenment is not difficult. What's really hard is persistence.
The most important thing in the initial stage of English enlightenment is input and accumulation. English enlightenment should be integrated into every bit of life. There is no pressure, and there is no need to rush to let the children talk. When you invest enough, the child will naturally talk.
CD Parents: Founder of "China Parents' Learning Program", C Dad-Master of China Medical University, Doctor of 3A Hospital; C Ma —— Editor-in-Chief of Children's Newspaper, and author of Good Parents' Temper to Get a Good Education.