Musical
Intelligence
from Birth to 6 Months
from Birth to 6 Months
| Characteristics | Things to do |
| Young babies like songs and rhymes. Rhyming words help him remember what comes next. The sound and rhythm of language help him learn to talk. Moving to a rhythm helps your baby learn to move his body. | Dance with your baby. Play music or sing. Young babies like to be held close for slow dancing. Older babies like music with a faster beat. Visit the library. Ask the librarian for books with songs and rhymes for your baby. Your baby can look at the pictures while you read. Shake a rattle while you sing or say a rhyme. Say your baby's name and shake a rattle for each syllable. |