Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Animal Sound Imitation
Parent introduces stuffed or plastic animals, making their sounds and encouraging child to imitate. The agent coaches the parent to observe early word attempts, sound imitation accuracy, and playful engagement — building foundational language skills through fun animal play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting facing each other on floor or at a table. 3-4 stuffed/plastic animal toys within reach. Space should be quiet enough to hear sounds clearly.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneImitates animal or environmental soundsMind· 18mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· core
- MilestoneCopies heard wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneAnticipates repeated sounds, sights and actions, e.g. when an adult demonstrates an action toy several times.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar environmental soundsMind· 12mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneClaps handsBody· 9mo–17mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon