Skill· 18mo–2.5y· 2 min
Two Together — Putting Words Side by Side
Parent plays a picture book or object exploration game that naturally elicits two-word combinations. Agent guides parent to notice and celebrate when their toddler puts two words together, and to model two-word phrases during play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler with a picture book or small set of toys (animals, vehicles, food items). Comfortable setting for interactive play.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCombines two wordsMind· 14mo–3y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneUses different types of everyday words (nouns, verbs and adjectives, e.g. banana, go, sleep, hot).Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneNames familiar referentsMind· 15mo–2.3y· core· Step 5
- MilestoneUses several meaningful wordsMind· 15mo–22mo· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneNames objects in contextMind· 2.5y–3.8y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneListens to others one to one or in small groups, when conversation interests them.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
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