The Rules:
1. Add "ub" before every vowel sound.
* "Cat" becomes "C-ub-at"
* "Apple" becomes "Ub-ap-ub-ple"
* "Dog" becomes "D-ub-og"
2. Keep consonants and consonant clusters the same.
* "School" stays "School"
* "Street" stays "Street"
Examples:
* "I love you" becomes "I-ub l-ub-ove y-ub-ou"
* "What's your name?" becomes "W-ub-at's y-ub-our n-ub-ame?"
* "Let's play" becomes "L-ub-et's pl-ub-ay"
Why it's Fun:
* Simple and Silly: It's easy to learn and creates a funny, distorted version of regular speech.
* Encourages Phonemic Awareness: Kids focus on individual sounds within words.
* Promotes Creativity: They can invent their own "Ubbi Dubbi" words and sentences.
Beyond the Basics:
You can get more creative with Ubbi Dubbi by:
* Changing the vowel sounds: Instead of "ub," you could use "ib," "eb," or other combinations.
* Adding extra sounds: You could add "ub" before consonants as well.
* Creating stories and songs: Use Ubbi Dubbi to tell stories or make up silly songs.
Remember, Ubbi Dubbi is just a fun game, not a serious language!