Skill· 6mo–2y· 2 min
Treasure Basket Pointing Party
A playful activity where you and your child explore a basket of everyday objects, encouraging your child to use gestures like pointing, reaching, and waving to communicate interests and choices.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· core
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· core
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows visually supported requestsMind· 12mo–15mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Steps 3, 4
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneGestures to recruit helpMind· 9mo–21mo· stretch· Step 4
Visual example
Coming soon