Bathtime is a special part of the nighttime routine for many families. It sets the tone for bedtime and it can serve as nice bonding time for mom or dad and their little one.
Since bathtime is usually a nightly event, it offers a good opportunity to incorporate specific vocabulary and songs that quickly become comforting and familiar to your child.
Here are some vocabulary and songs you can use while in the tub:
ITEMS: bath, soap, sponge, towel
ACTIONS: wash, scrub, pour, splash, kick, pat dry, blow (bubbles), pop
DESCRIBING WORDS: wet, dry, hot, cold (brrr), more, all done
TOYS: ducky, fish, boat, watering can, bubbles
SONGS: Rubber Ducky, Swimming Swimming, 5 Green and Speckled Frogs, 6 Little Ducks, This is the way we wash our (choose body parts one by one)
Don’t forget to use these KEY words and phrases BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER each activity. It is also a good idea to emphasize the key words. Here is what this might sound like:
BEFORE: It’s time for BATH. Let’s get in the BATH.
DURING: You’re in the BATH. It’s nice and WARM. Sing: This is the way we wash our (name each body part).
AFTER: What a nice BATH. Let’s DRY you with your TOWEL. PAT PAT PAT.
