Skill· 12mo–2y· 2 min
Feelings Faces
Parent names emotions using facial expressions, pictures, or a mirror. The agent coaches the parent to observe the toddler's ability to recognise, name, and connect emotions to experiences — building early emotional literacy and contemplative self-awareness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Mirror or reflective surface. Optional: pictures of faces showing happy, sad, angry, surprised. Parent and child facing each other.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneAware of own feelings, and knows that some actions and words can hurt others’ feelings.Heart· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands simple spoken instructionsMind· 14mo–18mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneShows concernHeart· 18mo–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneNotices another's distressHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows unsupported spoken requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon