Voice Recording Playback
Parent records toddler's vocalizations and plays them back, creating a fun loop of listening and reacting. The agent coaches the parent to observe object naming, phrase comprehension, and joyful social engagement as the child hears their own voice, building language skills and a sense of humor.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler seated comfortably together. Have a phone or recording device ready to record and play back audio. Environment should be relatively quiet. No other materials needed.
How it works
- 1~40s
Let's start by getting your child talking! Point to something nearby, like a toy or a book, and say its name clearly: 'Look, a ball!' or 'See the cup?' Ask a simple question like 'What's that?' or just chat about what you see. As soon as your child makes any sound — a word, a babble, even a funny noise — start recording. Capture about 10 seconds. What did your child say or vocalize?
Watch for: Toddler attempts to name or identify objects when prompted, showing vocabulary use.
- 2~30s
Now play the recording back for your child. Hold the device close so they can hear clearly. Watch their face closely. Does your child recognize their own voice? You might see a smile, a laugh, or a look of surprise. You can also give a simple instruction based on the recording, like if they said 'ball,' say 'You said ball! Can you give me the ball?' Observe if they understands and responds to your phrase.
Watch for: Toddler demonstrates comprehension of a simple three-word phrase by following through with an action.
- 3~35s
Let's make it a game! Record another short clip — maybe encourage your child to make a silly sound or laugh. Play it back and join in with exaggerated gestures or funny faces. Does your child laugh out loud or try to make the sound again? Does they seem to enjoy this back-and-forth, staying engaged with you and the recording? Tell me about their playful response.
Watch for: Toddler laughs or shows clear enjoyment in response to the playful, surprising element of hearing their own voice.