What are some ways to stimulate my one year old?

Question

He's very smart, I feel he's more advanced then some babies his age. I read to him every night. He knows where his nose and ears are. He says, diaper, shoe(s), and yucky. I show him everything and tell him what it is. He hears a lot of vocabulary. What other things can I do to teach him more stuff?(colors, shapes, ABC's, numbers) (or anything else you can think of)

Answer 1

Wow, what a smarty pants! I bet he would also enjoy the regular block stacking. You can incorporate counting and colors as well as cause and effect. (Knocking them down) i like to draw a letter or number onto a paper and let my one year old color it with chunky crayons. We also play the point game, where he points to something and I tell him what it is. I wish my baby would talk! He's a late talker compared to my older 2. Good luck, and above all, have fun!

Answer 2

ABC's and numbers will be meaningless information at this age. Give the child language and real experiences to match. Keep talking to him all the time at a level he can understand-short sentences. It's great that you read to him. Choose books with colorful simple pictures or photographs and short rhymes, or hands on books like "Pat the bunny". He is to young to understand a story line, but can be entertained by books and benefit from the language and vocabulary. Teach him concept words during play like empty and full with toys or bathwater, top-bottom with blocks. Add to what he says. If he said, "Moah" while holding his cup, you say "More juice, yes, you can have more juice" to gradually encourage him to use 2 words at a time (may not happen until 18 months or so). You're doing a great job. Don't try to teach him information he isn't ready for. Showing off what he can do is fun, but what he really needs is language he can communicate with. Expose him to colors and talk about them if you want to, but don't expect him to understand the concept or label colors himself yet. Teaching animals and animal sounds is fun (What does a cow say?)-but show him animals and let him touch them and hear them, so it isn't just an exercize in memorization. Don't put him on the spot to perform, make sure he has fun playing with language. Learning to communicate and understand is key.

Answer 3

Well, here is what we've done with our 15 1/2 month old. Maybe you'll get a few ideas. Take what you like- toss what you dont.

Our 15 1/2 month old that says about 20 words, started saying "all done" and "dinner time" about a month ago. He follows two step directions (example: Go get the book. Now put it on the shelf."). It's amazing what they understand without yet being able to say it. He names all his body parts, and is bilingual. He's also a physical guy...loves to run, dance, climb- you name it. We really take time to go beyond just the "ABC song (infact, I don't think we've really done that much at all)," colors, and pictures but more of broader subjects and touch a lot on grace and courtesy. Our little guy doesn't watch tv, instead we fill his day with things that reach all of his senses. He has mastered eating with a fork and spoon, and enjoys a regular cup (not a sippy cup) to drink from. He's independent, but that is our goal in life... to rear strong, intelligent, compassionate adults that are successful by their own defining means. He also loves to scribble and paint. We bought him a little broom- he loves to help us clean and sweep the floor. He'll help gather the laundry and put it in the hamper. Remember, what is work to you and I is exciting and new to them- they are learning about things and love to immitate. He loves to toss a ball, and kick it. We also have artwork hung around the house at his eye level so he can explore and take in it's beauty. He loves to sniff the flowers in the vases we have (one on his little table too). Something that is great for their fine motor (which must be supervised) is letting them pick up pennies and put them each in a bank.We're also working on teaching him that though he is a man of his own, there are certain boundaries of things- for instance, the kitchen stove nobs. He'll put stuff "away" (as he says) but only if you remind him. haha.. So, we are working on that too. He also loves to push and pull his toys (he puts his animals inside and gives them a ride in his big dump truck).

Remember the best teacher for your child is YOU- yourself. Your expressions, your actions, etc. Reading is such a wonderful gift to give to your child...sounds like he is off to a great start!!

Answer 4

My 1 year old says about 8 words and i spend the whole day asking her where things are. Like where are your shoes. she goes to get them and says shoes. Or wheres your dolly. Your child seems to be doing well just keep reading. I would suggest teaching him words and the names of things first. Colours and shapes are a little difficult for this age. Read and talk to him all day expand his vocab and knowledge. Point to things around the house and ask him where things are.

Answer 5

My son is 18 months, and I feel he's advanced for his age too :) For numbers and letters we used the foam ones. I just told him which number or letter he was playing with and he picked right up on them. For shapes, I used a shape sorter (like the red and blue pull-apart ball thing). For colors, we color with crayons. I just always tell him which letter/number/shape/color everything is and he learns it. I think books are also great to use for learning anything like that. Music and dancing is great.

Answer 6

Television(Teletubbies, Blues Clues, Elmo)
Easy Puzzles
Blocks for stacking

Answer 7

Sounds like your on the right track. I would teach him animal sounds at this age too. Just keep labeling everything in his environment. He'll catch on.

Answer 8

You could find some children's cds to have playing during the day that have kids songs/nursery rhymes on them. Or books on tape. Kids pick up on what they hear that way, too.

Answer 9

you are on the right track.....but don't start drilling this stuff into you baby. Allow him to be a baby, and allow yourself time to enjoy him being a baby....he is only this age once, Don't make him grow up too fast.

Answer 10

Full body massages, this promotes a great deal of brain activity and promotes health and happiness in your child.