Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
Object Use Discovery
Parent presents everyday objects to child and demonstrates their use with a doll, then invites child to interact. The agent coaches the parent to observe how child answers simple questions about object function, shows comprehension of object names, and demonstrates understanding through gestures or words — building language comprehension and practical knowledge.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting on floor facing each other. Doll/stuffed animal and 2-3 everyday objects (cup, brush, phone, spoon, etc.) nearby but initially out of child's direct view. Space should be calm with minimal distractions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSelects or finds named objectMind· 10mo–19mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneIdentifies named objectsMind· 13mo–2.1y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core
- MilestoneUnderstands simple spoken instructionsMind· 14mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon