Do this with any things that are around you (fingers and toes, any counting book, blocks/toys etc. )
How Many Do You See?
The main question . . .
”Kem 'am bit-shoof/shoofee?
(How many do you see (to a m/f)?)
”Shrugs?
Answers in English?
Looks at you blankly?
Be ready for and OK with any response
Repeat by sandwiching your sentence with arabic/english/arabic again or give option answers
”Kem 'am bit shoof/shoo-fee?
How many do you see (m/f)?
Kem 'am bit shoof/shoo-fee?
”Still isn't sure?
Smile and keep it fun!
Give options, cues and clues . . .
”Say "Let's Count!"
Yell-la na'a-ed!
And start counting giving space for the child to listen and chime in!
Don't dwell on mistakes, congratulate effort and successes . . .
”BRAVO ‘A-LAY-KEE
(to a female)
BRAVO ’A-layk
(to a male)
