As I observe and recall Haruka's learning development, I begin to see the value of Questioning and Answering. It started with greetings in the morning. I would smile at her and greet her
Ohio Haruka-chan! (
Good morning Haruka!). "How are you today? Do you want to see the bow wow dog?" Nowadays, when she wakes up, she smiles at me and say "bow, wow! bow wow!" I know she wants to go out for a walk. When I go out for
strolls outside with Haruka since around 2 months old, I would talk to her and always ask her "where bow wow dog? where meow meow cat? Where chip chip bird" Is it there? Where is it?" I start pointing my finger at the dog or cat. Now, when we go for strolls, I would ask her the same questions and Haruka would point at the dog and say "bow wow" or bird or whatever that captures her attention. During meal time since 2 months old, I started
sneakily put some tit bits into Haruka's mouth and said "mmm ... oishi!" (delicious in Japanese). Then, as she respond by opening her mouth and smacking her lips, I asked, "Oishi desuka?" (Is it delicious?). "Oishi!" (Yes its delicious). Amazingly, by starting since 2 months old, Haruka has now memorized this word and always say "Shhh! shhh!" when she likes a food.
Besides the list below are there any other Q & A that you usually do with your kid? Would love to hear from you. Fill my comment boxes fulll. :)
How are you? I am fine!
Do you want to go out? Yes! Yes! (Nodding the head)
Is it delicious? Yum! Yum! Yes! Yes! (Nodding the head)
Where is the bow wow dog? There. (With finger pointing at the dog)
Do you want papa to carry you? Yes?
Do you want to play
round and round in the garden? (Showing finger on palm) Yes?
Do you want to sleep? (Daddy yawns. Haruka follows.)
