c o m m u n i c a t i o n 49
To encourage your baby to take turns
Taking turns helps your baby learn that he can affect what others do by
sending messages to them. This makes him more interested in the world
and more eager to communicate. Taking turns also helps him learn
important communication skills, like how to begin a ‘conversation,’ how
to pay attention, and how to respond to his family’s messages.
Rene, I’m
here. Do
you want to
play?
Good for
you, Rene,
you found
your auntie’s
nose!
1. Marie lets her nephew Rene
know she is near and ready
to play by talking softly
with him and then gently
touching his arm.
You have a
nose just like
Aunt Marie.
2. When Rene responds to
her touch by reaching out
to explore her face, she
responds to let him know
he has done something
important.
3. Marie waits for Rene to
finish and then takes her
turn, touching his nose
with her finger.
4. She then waits for him to
respond, and so on.
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