My toddler is very smart when it comes to her body parts. She knows almost all of them but is having some confusion in telling the difference between eyes and ears.
I know that seems silly but it bugs the crap outta me. I don't know how to help her.
She can tell the difference between lips and her tongue, her head and her face, her hand and her fingers ect but if you say ears or eyes she always points to her eyes and always calls her ears "eyes".
Any tips on getting her to understnad the difference?
2007-10-17 04:40:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Instead of just asking her the same way all the time, reinforce this language development with lots of fingerplays, songs, and games. One that came to mind instantly is the song "Head, shoulders, knees, and toes" If you had a video of kids singing this song and doing the motions, or if you do them with her, it will help her point to the right thing. Another one I like is this:
Fuzzy Caterpillar (tune of Eensy Weensy Spider)
"The fuzzy caterpillar climbed up the little tree,"
[Make a caterpillar by wiggling your index finger and crawl it up your (or her) arm.]
"Spun his cocoon and slept so quietly."
[Make a fist with one hand, then using other hand, make a spinning motion around and around it, like you are wrapping it with cocoon silk, then put hands together and to side of head, tilt head onto hands and close eyes, like you are sleeping.]
"When he awoke, he was a butterfly,"
[Cross hands in front of you at wrists and interlock thumbs. Extend and wiggle your hands at each side to look like butterfly wings.]
"Flitter flutter, flitter flutter as pretty as can be."
[Fly butterfly hands all around]
Spoken: "And he landed on my _________!"
[Name a body part and have the butterfly land on that body part.--tickling is optional!]
Also play games that involve the various senses and tell her which one you are using---play "I Spy with my Eye" or "Hide and Seek" and talk about using or hiding her eyes when playing the game. Play a whisper game or sound guessing game with her ears and talk about how she is using her ears for that game. Perhaps associating the body part with its function will help her keep them straight. Games like "Simon Says" will reinforce touching or pointing to named body parts.
Look for TV shows, DVD's, and the little visual pre-computer video games that include lessons on these skills.
It may just be that her natural learning style is different from the way you are introducing this skill, so make sure she has visual, audio, and touch cues to help her reinforce the concepts.
Does she ever grin when she does it or otherwise make you think she is just doing it even though she knows better? This could be a sign of her developing sense of independence or even a bit of a sense of humor. You didn't give her age but if she is anywhere from 15 mos or so up to 2's it's a typical thing during the "terrible 2's" for kids to insist on something and just want to argue with you or tell you no, even if there is no logic to it. I wouldn't try this trick if you think she is genuinely confused, just if you think she might be "playing" you. Name a body part and point to the wrong one, and see if she catches it and corrects you.....start with ones you are SURE she knows real well. "This is my nose (and point to your chin.) She will probably giggle and correct you or say "No". Ask her, "What is it then?" Keep that up as long as it holds her interest and move to the ones she's having trouble with. She will probably enjoy feeling smarter that you and the silliness of it, but if it seems to confuse her more, then go back to playing it straight.
Hope those tips help--that sure is a fun age, seeing the world fresh again through their eyes!
2007-10-17 05:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by arklatexrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a toddler to get confused, so I don't see why it bugs the crap out of you. It sounds like you are the one with the problem to be honest.
2007-10-17 05:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by twinmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she know the song 'heads shoulder knees and toes'? The words and actions together will help reinforce the eyes and ears and she'll have fun singing and dancing whilst doing this.
2007-10-17 04:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Tracey H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have her practice saying things like eyeballs and hear ear so it is two words together instead of one sound a like word.
Don't worry about it she will out grow it. My nephew wanted to grow up to be a cowboy and ride cows. He is 38 now and knows cows from horses but to him he saw cowboys riding and assumed those were cows.
2007-10-17 04:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 year old has trouble with this also. I think it's because they sound alike. Try saying them a little different and see if she can differentiate then. Good Luck!
2007-10-17 04:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mars1111 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter does the same thing... we ask where each others body parts are... like where's mommys eyes... where's daddys ears. She'll get it... She is learning. Give it time.
2007-10-17 05:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm assuming that she's getting caught on the E sound.
do you know a different language, like spanish? perhaps saying ojos instead of eyes may help.
2007-10-17 04:48:42 · answer #7 · answered by miss kimi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes don't worried just keep reminding her were the ears are and were the nose it when she gets them rong
2016-05-23 04:07:46 · answer #8 · answered by meredith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-07 19:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋