Skill· 10mo–2.2y· 4 min
Growing Vocabulary
Parent observes expressive and receptive vocabulary growth, fine-motor object manipulation, and early direction-following: number of spoken words, identifying objects and clothing, pointing to body parts, pincer grasp, releasing objects, and following simple spoken commands. Covers twelve language, fine-motor, and comprehension milestones at 12-24mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
3-5 familiar household objects on the table in front of the child. Small container nearby. Clothing item visible. No book open yet.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneIdentifies named objectsMind· 13mo–2.1y· core
- MilestoneUses several meaningful wordsMind· 15mo–22mo· core
- MilestoneUnderstands simple spoken instructionsMind· 14mo–18mo· core
- MilestonePoints to named objectMind· 2y–2.4y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestonePoints to named body partsMind· 18mo–2y· core
- MilestoneFollows unsupported spoken requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· stretch· Step 9
- 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· Steps 4, 7
- MilestonePincer grasp for small objectsBody· 8mo–12mo· core· Step 10
- MilestonePicks up tiny itemsBody· 9mo–16mo· core· Step 10
Visual example
Coming soon