Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Family Album Stories
Parent looks through family photos with toddler, telling stories about family members and the child's own babyhood. The agent coaches the parent to observe emotional recognition, family connection, and narrative engagement as the child develops social-emotional awareness through shared storytelling.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child seated comfortably together — on couch, floor, or chair. Family photo album or tablet with family pictures within reach. Environment should be calm and distraction-free.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneEnjoys pictures and stories about themselves, their families and other people.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneIs curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· stretch
- MilestoneHas a sense of own immediate family and relations.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneResponds with adult supportHeart· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon