成人快手

Give a toddler a saucepan and a wooden spoon and they'll know just what to do - make a mad racket!

But did you know that tapping out rhythms is great for toddlers learning to speak?

Dr Michelle Peter explains how learning about rhythm is good for understanding how communication works.

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 3, A little girl playing with a saucepan and wooden spoon., Tapping out rhythms is a fun way for you to interact with your toddler.

FACT ALERT: The ability to detect rhythm patterns is great for children's language learning as they use it to pick up on the sounds and structure of language.

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