Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
My toys
This helps foster autonomy through play. Begin this activity by placing two large drawings of toys with which your child identifies on the wall. For example, these can depict a stuffed animal and a toy car. Explain to your kid that these are
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
This helps foster autonomy through play.
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· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneNames familiar referentsMind· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses several meaningful wordsMind· 15mo–22mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePoints to named body partsMind· 18mo–2y· core· Step 3
Visual example
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