Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Reading Buddies
Parent incorporates a stuffed animal as a 'reading buddy' during bedtime story time, creating an imaginative storytelling experience. The agent coaches the parent to observe picture pointing, narrative engagement, and language expression as the child interacts with the story through the stuffed animal narrator.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
During bedtime routine, with child comfortable in bed or on lap. Have stuffed animal and simple picture book ready. Dim lighting, cozy atmosphere. Child should be 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
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneAttends to Shared Book ReadingMind· 18mo–2.7y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneAttends to book contentMind· 18mo–2.6y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneLooks at books with a familiar personMind· 10mo–2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon