Skill· 3.7y–4.8y· 5 min
Numbers and Language
Parent probes counting, number knowledge, sentence length, time concepts, and fantasy-reality dialogue. Covers seven cognitive milestones at 46-56mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
10 identical small objects on the table. Coloured crayons or blocks nearby.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCounts objects one-to-oneMind· 4y–4.5y· core
- MilestoneLonger sentencesMind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneUses basic time conceptsMind· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneRecites the counting sequenceMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- Milestonenames and identifies 3 or more coloursMind· 4y–5.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneVerbal opposite identificationMind· 4.5y–5y· core· Step 9
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Step 4
Visual example
Coming soon