Play Time: how is it going?
Ages 3 to 4. Check in any time. Every child moves at a different pace.
| Skill | Not yet | With support | Without help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hears familiar sounds | |||
| Recognizes rhymes | |||
| Makes a rhyme | |||
| Claps syllables | |||
| Hears same first sound | |||
| Says a first sound | |||
| Blends a simple word (when ready) |
"Not yet" is normal. Keep playing. These skills grow with practice, not pressure. 3 to 5 nights a week is plenty.
Multilingual families: Play in any language your family speaks. Sound skills carry over.
If, after months of play, your 4 year old rarely hears rhyme or first sounds, mention it to the teacher or pediatrician.