Name That Object
Parent points to and names everyday objects in the room while baby watches and listens. The agent coaches the parent to observe whether baby tracks their pointing, looks at named objects, and vocalizes in response — building early receptive vocabulary, consonant babbling, and joint attention.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and baby sitting together in a familiar room with visible everyday objects. Baby should be alert and attentive.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by pointing to something nearby that your child sees every day — maybe a lamp, a clock, or a blanket. Say the word clearly and slowly: 'Look, your child, that's a lamp!' Point right at it and pause. Watch your child's face — does they look at the object? Does they look at your hand? Does they make any sounds? Tell me what happens.
Watch for: Baby produces vowel sounds like 'eh', 'ah', or 'oo' in response to hearing parent name objects.
- 2~40s
Now let's try naming three or four more objects, one at a time. Point clearly and say each name slowly. After you name each one, pause and give your child a chance to respond. I'm especially listening for whether your child makes any consonant sounds — things like 'ba', 'ma', 'da', or 'pa'. These are big building blocks for language! What sounds do you hear from your child?
Watch for: Baby produces consonant sounds like 'm', 'n', 'p', 't', or 'd' during babbling in response to parent's naming.
- 3~35s
For our last round, let's make it more expressive. Pick two or three objects and name them with different tones — try an excited voice for one, a gentle whisper for another, and a sing-song voice for the third. Watch how your child reacts to the different tones. Does their babbling change in pitch or rhythm? Does they seem more engaged with certain tones? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Baby uses different tones or intonation patterns in their babbling, matching or responding to parent's varied vocal expression.