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Hellos and Goodbyes
Who’s on the Line?
Goal
Teach your child their own phone number and practice calling home. Let your child use the phone to call a family member or friend.
[Tip]: Talk about using good phone manners such as saying hello and goodbye. Practice leaving a friendly message.
Why is this important?
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Understanding how to use a telephone is an important life skill, especially in emergency situations.
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Reference: Moore, S., & McCabe, A. E. (1996). Children learning to use the telephone: Emergency and non-emergency calling. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue Canadienne Des Sciences Du Comportement, 28(1), 61–69. https://doi-org.uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/0008-400X.28.1.61
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