Skill· 6mo–12mo· 2 min
First Words — Catching Those Meaningful Sounds
Parent engages baby in a naming game using familiar objects and people. Agent guides parent to observe whether babbling is becoming meaningful — whether specific sound patterns are consistently connected to specific things, people, or requests.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
3-4 familiar objects baby sees daily. Ideally another family member nearby. Baby in comfortable, alert state.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneCreates personal words as they begin to develop language.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses parent-specific nameMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 5
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
- 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
- MilestoneRaises arms to be picked upHeart· 6mo–9mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneWaves bye-byeHeart· 10mo–12mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon