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Learning communication is critical for cognitive development. Working with your child in an exciting and interactive way is the single greatest form of parenting and guiding towards future education.

Here is a list of 100 First Words!

If possible, with spouse, exercise the words regularly while intentionally interacting with baby. Pursue fleeting windows of engagement when not tired, sick, or grumpy.

Use props, point, use pictures, play with intentional toys that teach specific things, let baby explore the home under supervision… your child is a new lifelong friend and not a chore. The chores may be one sided for a while, but the relationship and rewards of fulfillment will be immediately co-beneficial and far outweigh the stresses and sleepless nights.

Both parents should individually and collectively be practicing the same vocabulary to their child daily for consistency in allowing the brain to connect the synapses required for memory and repetition.

1. Mom

2. Dad

3. Baby

4. Me

5. You

6. I

7. Yes

8. No

9. Eat

10. Drink

11. Milk

12. Water

13. Juice

14. Food

15. Cup

16. Bowl

17. Spoon

18. Plate

19. Apple

20. Banana

21. Bread

22. Cheese

23. Egg

24. Chair

25. Table

26. Bed

27. Blanket

28. Pillow

29. Sleep

30. Bath

31. Soap

32. Towel

33. Brush

34. Tooth

35. Hand

36. Foot

37. Ear

38. Eye

39. Nose

40. Mouth

41. Hair

42. Face

43. Ball

44. Toy

45. Book

46. Block

47. Car

48. Truck

49. Doll

50. Dog

51. Cat

52. Bird

53. Fish

54. House

55. Door

56. Window

57. Light

58. Key

59. Shoe

60. Sock

61. Coat

62. Hat

63. Walk

64. Run

65. Jump

66. Sit

67. Stand

68. Come

69. Go

70. In

71. Out

72. Up

73. Down

74. Open

75. Close

76. Big

77. Small

78. Hot

79. Cold

80. Fast

81. Slow

82. Stop

83. Look

84. See

85. Hear

86. Touch

87. Feel

88. Hug

89. Kiss

90. Cry

91. Happy

92. Sad

93. Laugh

94. Love

95. Play

96. Dance

97. Song

98. Music

99. Thank you

100. Please

Here is an additional 100 words to experiment (some doubles)

1. Dog 2. Cat 3. Up 4. Down 5. Bye 6. Hi 7. Bath 8. Duck 9. Book 10. Hat 11. Nose 12. Ear 13. Eye 14. Hand 15. Foot 16. Please 17. Thank you 18. More 19. All done 20. Juice 21. Water 22. Spoon 23. Fork 24. Bowl 25. Blanket 26. Pillow 27. Sleep 28. Night-night 29. Baby 30. Hug 31. Kiss 32. Play 33. Toy 34. Walk 35. Run 36. Jump 37. Sit 38. Stand 39. Open 40. Close 41. Hot 42. Cold 43. Wet 44. Dry 45. Happy 46. Sad 47. Mad 48. Ouch 49. Help 50. Stop 51. Go 52. In 53. Out 54. On 55. Off 56. Light 57. Dark 58. Big 59. Small 60. Red 61. Blue 62. Green 63. Yellow 64. Star 65. Moon 66. Sun 67. Cloud 68. Rain 69. Tree 70. Flower 71. Leaf 72. Bug 73. Bird 74. Fish 75. Bee 76. Frog 77. Cow 78. Sheep 79. Horse 80. Pig 81. Chicken 82. Cheese 83. Bread 84. Apple 85. Banana 86. Orange 87. Grapes 88. Cookie 89. Cracker 90. Chair 91. Table 92. Door 93. Window 94. Car 95. Truck 96. Train 97. Airplane 98. Boat 99. Rock 100. Ball

As always, God Bless,

James Arthur Ferguson

1. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
• This scripture emphasizes the importance of parents teaching their children consistently throughout daily life.
2. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
• This verse highlights the foundational role parents play in guiding their children’s early learning and life paths.
3. Psalm 78:4 (NIV)
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
• This passage reflects the responsibility of passing on knowledge, language, and the stories of God’s works to the next generation.
4. Isaiah 28:10 (NIV)
“For it is: Do this, do that, a rule for this, a rule for that; a little here, a little there.”
• This verse speaks to the gradual and consistent process of teaching and learning, which is especially relevant for young children just beginning to learn language and life skills.
5. Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
• This scripture encourages parents to teach their children with patience and care, guiding them in both practical and spiritual lessons.