Skill· 12mo–2y· 3 min
Body Map
Parent asks child to point to named body parts, respond to cautions, and use words to ask for familiar things. Covers three language comprehension milestones at 12-18mo. Three phases: body part pointing, caution response, and requesting by name.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Normal play or mealtime setting. No special materials unless child is resistant to own-body pointing — then use a doll.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands no or prohibitive wordsMind· 9mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestonePoints to named body partsMind· 18mo–2y· core
- MilestoneNames familiar referentsMind· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to a few appropriate boundaries, with encouragement and support.Heart· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneIdentifies named objectsMind· 13mo–2.1y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon