Skill· 12mo–2y· 2 min
Body part naming with gentle touch
Parent names body parts as they gently touch them — nose, toes, belly, ears. Toddler often starts to name back. Mixes touch, gaze, and language exposure. Agent coaches the parent to keep it playful and responsive to the child's own touches.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Sit facing your child, or lay them on a bed across from you. they can be clothed or in a nappy — either works.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon