Womanthismonth.com November 2024 95 LIFESTYLE | parenting Engaging your baby in literacy activities from an early age lays the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. These interactive and enjoyable activities are designed to stimulate your baby’s language development, cognitive skills, and imagination. Remember, it’s not just about the words on the page — it’s about the joy, connection and shared moments that will shape your baby’s literacy journey. So, grab a book, unleash your creativity and embark on this exciting adventure together! Word Discovery with Flashcards Start building your baby’s vocabulary early on by using flashcards with simple pictures and words. Show them the cards and name the objects or animals depicted. Encourage your baby to touch or point to the pictures. Repetition is key, so aim to make it a part of your daily routine. Puppet Storytelling Bring stories to life with puppets! Use finger puppets or hand puppets to act out simple stories or engage in interactive conversations. Your baby will be captivated by the movement and voices of the puppets, fostering their imagination and creativity. Family Story Time Involve the whole family in your reading time. Each family member can read a different book or take turns narrating different parts, during reading time. This activity not only promotes family bonding but also exposes your baby to different storytelling styles and perspectives. Rhyme Time Riddles As your baby grows, introduce them to simple riddles and rhymes. For example, say, “I have a tail and I say, ‘meow.’ What am I?” Encourage your baby to guess the answer and respond with excitement when they get it right. This activity boosts their critical thinking skills and builds their ability to make connections between words and concepts. 20th Anniversary On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement and AmCham’s ‘New Era’ an event was hosted in collaboration with Ministry of Industry & Commerce, featuring HE Abdulla Fakhro, as the keynote speaker. Osaka Expo 2025 In anticipation of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, the Japanese Embassy held an event ‘ Half a Year To Go: Osaka Expo 2025’ at the Gulf Convention Centre.
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