It is important that your child learns their address, phone number and date of birth. Most children when asked where they live respond with their city and state. In an emergency situation what they need to know is their street address.
Here are a few ideas for you to help your child learn this important information-
Address
You are probably in your car a lot. Is this an understatement? When you are returning home from school, errands, practices or lessons you can ask your child, "Where are we going? We are going home to 123 Main Street." As you approach your home, ask your child, "Do you see 123 Main Street yet?" You get the general idea. Incorporate learning their home address into dialogue with your child.
Phone Number
(tune-Camptown Races)
Oh I know my phone number yes I do
Doo dah Doo dah
It's 555-3314
Oh dah doo dah day
That's how I call my home
On the telephone
It's five five five three three one four
Oh dah doo dah day
Your child should learn their landline phone number. If you do not have a landline, your child should at least know one parent's cell phone number.
Birthday
Children love to talk about their birthday so talk about their birthday. If someone is having a birthday in your extended family, talk about your child's birthday.
