Let's explore how childhood songs can boost language development. Music has an incredible impact on communication skills, we use songs to build language with clients and our kids daily. Let's dive into four simple songs and some parent-friendly tips to maximize their benefits for your little ones.

1. "Hide Your Eyes" (to the tune of: "Farmer in the Dell")
Can you hide your eyes,
Can you hide your eyes?
Yes you can, you surely can,
You can hide your eyes (cover your eyes with your hands)

Parent Tips:
- Teach body parts by encouraging your child to point.
- Practice object permanence by hiding objects and revealing them.
- Gradually increase difficulty by hiding objects in different places.

2. "The Sky So Blue" (to the tune of: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
Way up high in the sky so blue (hands up)
Two little clouds said peekaboo (play peekaboo with hands)
The wind blew the clouds just as hard as it could (gently blow in the face)
Down came the raindrops (flutter fingers over face, belly, etc.)
And oohh… they felt good! (Repeat lines 3-5)

Parent Tips:
- Model high and low with hands.
- Practice pausing during "peek-a-...BOO!" to encourage participation.
- Explore sensory experiences like simulating raindrops.

3. "Just Like Me" (to the tune of: "London Bridges Falling Down")
Make your hands go clap, clap, clap.
Clap, clap, clap.
Clap, clap, clap.
Make your hands go clap, clap, clap.
Just like me.

Parent Tips:
- Encourage imitation of actions.
- Add more actions like stomping or spinning.
- Teach body parts and movements.

4. "Roly Poly"

Lyrics:
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), out, out, out.
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), in, in, in.
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), touch your nose.
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), touch your toes (pull to seated position).
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), up to the sky (pull to standing).
Roly poly, roly poly (circle arms), fly, fly, fly (lift in the air).

Parent Tips:
- Encourage imitation of gestures.
- Teach spatial concepts like "in," "out," "up," and "down."
- Add variations with different actions or props.

Incorporating these songs into your daily routine is a fun and effective way to support your child's language development. Sing regularly, encourage participation, and watch your child thrive! Happy singing!

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