Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Find the Verb III
Read a storybook with your child, pausing at verbs to discuss actions, ask questions, and encourage two-word phrase practice.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneDescribes picture actionMind· 2.8y–3y· core· Steps 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 18, 20
- MilestoneCombines two wordsMind· 14mo–3y· core
- MilestoneAnswers story questionsMind· 2.1y–3.1y· core· Step 7
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 7
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Steps 5, 10, 20
- MilestoneNames pictured referentsMind· 23mo–2.9y· core· Steps 3, 12, 18
- MilestoneShows nonverbal story understandingMind· 3y–5y· core· Step 7
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUses pronouns correctlyMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Steps 4, 5
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneAttends to book contentMind· 18mo–2.6y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Steps 3, 4, 12
Visual example
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