What should i teach my son who is 20 months old?

Question

My son is 20 months old in about a week and I am wanting to start teaching him some basics.

I have printed flashcards of colors and numbers 1 through 10.

What else should I teach him besides words for things?

I play Bible story music for kids for him, which I call "Jesus music" (which he dances very cutely to) and I also put in Bible story movies for him. I have Bible story books and such as well that I plan on starting to read to him.

What else would other parents suggest that I start to teach him?

I know I shouldn't put too much on him at once, of course.

I just want to know some other simple basic things that I can teach him.

Thanks

Albrie

Answer 1

Teach him love and kindness. Talk to him and include him in your conversations, car, at the dinner table, etc.  My son learned to walk at 8 months old. We had a built in wall aquarium  behind our couch. He would stand against the back of the sofa [pillows were secured in case he fell] and chase the fish back and forth. He loved it. Keep him engaged. Let him explore. Be there when he falls.  My son turns 20 on the 6th. It goes by so fast. Many Blessings.

Answer 2

Well i think u should teach him about the bible mostly..cuz if he goes to preschool before u teach him any of that  u dont know wat kind of just will get in his head...Start teachin him about God no one is to young or old to know..!!!

Answer 3

I think that it is great that you want to try to teach your son things. However as a kindergarten teacher I would have to say that at only 20 months old your son is too young to be drilled with flash cards. I am curious as to how his speach is does he talk in complete sentences already so that he would understand what you are telling him and showing him when you hold up flash cards. Not only am I a teacher, but I am also a parent and an aunt, let it come natuarally. There is nothing wrong with pointing out colors on things around him and telling him the color and having him repeat it because they have to continually hear things in order to learn. An average person with no learning difficulties needs to be exposed to something 14 times before they understand (that is where the daily repitition of ponting out things in his surroundings comes in). You can also start singing songs to him and reading to him. Just don't put too much pressure on him because that is not good for him mentally as well as physically.

Answer 4

I was nanny to my nephew starting at age 8 months. He had a puzzle mat which consisted of letters which popped out. I began teaching him each letter and the sounds of each letter. He would want to hold them and play with them while I taught.

He learned to read before going to school and his vocabulary at 7 years old is enormous.

Read to him as often as you can.

Anytime you stimulate him intellectually causes more and more synapses in the brain to form.

Answer 5

No need to make flashcards - unless u want him to be a genius. he's 20 months only not even 2 years old yet.

Let him grow up naturally, speak to him and he will learn the language naturally

Answer 6

start teaching him simple words but not numbers i think its to fast for that

Answer 7

Just find teachable moments that arise naturally throughout the day.  If he likes to dance, then work on physical growth and play rolling balls and so on.  When he is going up or down steps, say "up" or emphaize "down" and maybe count the steps out loud. But don't expect him to really understand the concept of 10 for example.  Young children's work is their play.  Read and snuggle at night if he is interested and teach social skills when ready (he may be afraid of strangers at times).  Introducing him to a variety of experiences (Bubbles, pouring water from one cup to another, textures, play dough, colors) will be enough for now. You're correct, basic concepts (in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and language) such as left/right, top/bottom, simple shapes and so on.  And please don't compare his progress to other children but only to his own development and have fun. You are to be commended for being concerned.

Answer 8

you should teach him how to walk if he doesnt know how to still.how to let him walk is to grab his hands gently,put him up,walk slowly forward to let him walk slowly,and do that every single day if u have the time.

then to teach him how to day mama or dada is to whisper to him in his ear or in front of him.

Answer 9

I Would try the ABC's I tought my daughter that a couple months ago and now she wont stop singing it. But that is a good thing. Keep doing what you are doing with the music. You could also do CD's of a story. I put my daughter to sleep with that and then she wants to listen to it more when she is awake! I would say you are doing a great job!

GOOD LUCK

Answer 10

Shapes.  catching a ball soon.

Clean up his own toys with you

thank you and please