In a sunny corner of the house, Abigail, the playful little monkey, was seated with her dad, who had decided it was time for her to learn a new skill—saying “yes.”
“Abi, today we’re going to learn something fun!” her dad said with enthusiasm. Abigail tilted her head, her big, curious eyes sparkling. She loved learning new things, especially with her dad guiding her.
Her dad started by nodding his head in an exaggerated motion. “Abi, this is how you say ‘yes.’” He nodded again, smiling as he repeated the word, “Yes!” Abigail watched intently, her little head slightly tilting to mimic his nod.
To make it engaging, her dad held out her favorite treat—a small piece of banana—and asked, “Do you want this, Abi? Say ‘yes.’” He nodded encouragingly, and Abigail, catching on, mimicked the nod.
“Yes!” her dad repeated with a cheer. Abigail let out a soft squeak, nodding more deliberately this time. “Good girl, Abi!” her dad praised, handing her the banana as a reward. Her tail swished happily as she munched on the treat, clearly proud of herself.
They practiced this routine several times. Each time, her dad would ask a simple question, nodding to reinforce the action. Abigail, eager to please, began nodding more confidently, her squeaks sounding closer to an excited response.
By the end of the day, Abigail had not only learned how to nod for “yes,” but she also understood the joy of communicating with her dad. Her dad couldn’t help but laugh at her exaggerated nods, each one full of enthusiasm.
For Abigail, learning to say “yes” was more than just a skill—it was another way to bond with her dad and share their love for playful learning moments.
