Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
My Little Book Worm
Parent reads a simple board book with baby, using animated voices, pointing to pictures, and encouraging interaction. The agent coaches the parent to observe joint attention, pointing responses, and early book-handling skills — building language development through engaging shared reading.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated comfortably on parent's lap or beside parent. Have a simple board book with clear, colorful pictures. Environment should be calm and free from major distractions. Best done when baby is alert but not overly active.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneExplores and handles booksMind· 6mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· core
- MilestoneIndependent page turningBody· 10mo–22mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· stretch· Step 2
- 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 2
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon