Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Cars and Trails
Parent plays with toy cars or trains with child, creating trails around the room while using simple three-word phrases and requests. The agent coaches the parent to observe language comprehension, following simple instructions, and joint attention during play — building early vocabulary and interactive communication skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Clear floor space for playing with toy vehicles. 2-3 toy cars, trains, or trucks with wheels that roll easily. Parent and child sitting on floor facing each other with toys between them.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFollows visually supported requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to the different things said when in a familiar context with a special person (e.g. ‘Where’s Mummy?’, ‘Where’s your nose?’).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon