Skill· 19mo–21mo· 3 min
Read and Relax
Parent reads a bedtime story with toddler, asking questions about pictures and encouraging naming and pointing. The agent coaches the parent to observe vocabulary use, story engagement, and conversational turn-taking during this calming bedtime ritual.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler sitting comfortably together — on a bed, couch, or cozy chair. Have a picture book with clear illustrations ready. Best done as part of the bedtime routine when toddler is calm but alert.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneNames pictured referentsMind· 23mo–2.9y· core
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneUses several meaningful wordsMind· 15mo–22mo· core
- MilestoneUses single meaningful wordsMind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneNames familiar referentsMind· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon