say a two-syllable compound word from the provided word list. then ask your child to tell you only the first part of the word. there are no picture clues in this version of the game, so he will have to work harder to remember the word, divide it into parts, and say only the part you ask him for.
let’s try one. here’s the word. listen: starfish. say starfish.
adult: now say starfish, but don’t say fish.
adult: listen: starfish. star…fish. star…fish.
say star…fish without fish. what word?
use hand gestures to help your child better understand the activity. facing the child, extend your two fists in front of you touching each other as you 