Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
My Hair and Your Hair
Parent describes and compares their toddler's hair to family members' hair while brushing or touching it, helping the child notice similarities and differences. The agent coaches the parent to observe social referencing, descriptive language comprehension, and early categorization skills as the toddler begins to understand family resemblances.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler sitting comfortably together — on floor, couch, or chair. Best done when toddler is calm and attentive. No materials needed, though a hairbrush can be used if available.
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· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneParticipates in hygiene routinesBody· 15mo–2.3y· stretch
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon