Mirror Talking Faces

Children sit in pairs facing a small free standing mirror and explore how their mouth, lips and tongue form sounds. They watch their own reflection and a peer's at the same time, sparking dialogue about how words look as well as sound.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Communication & Language
• Learning area: Oral Language & Dialogue
• Level: Ages 3-4

Materials

• Free standing mirrors x 8
• Word cards with simple sounds
• Soft mat
• Hand mirrors x 12

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