Object Use Discovery
Parent presents everyday objects to child and demonstrates their use with a doll, then invites child to interact. The agent coaches the parent to observe how child answers simple questions about object function, shows comprehension of object names, and demonstrates understanding through gestures or words — building language comprehension and practical knowledge.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting on floor facing each other. Doll/stuffed animal and 2-3 everyday objects (cup, brush, phone, spoon, etc.) nearby but initially out of child's direct view. Space should be calm with minimal distractions.
How it works
- 1~25s
Let's start with one object — maybe the cup. Hold it up where your child can see it clearly and say 'Look, a cup!' in an excited voice. Watch their face closely. Does your child look at the cup when you name it? Does they show recognition — maybe reaching for it or making a sound? Tell me what you notice about their response to hearing the object's name.
Watch for: Child looks at or reaches for object when parent names it, showing comprehension of the word-object connection.
- 2~35s
Now show your child how we use the cup. Use the doll to demonstrate — bring the cup to the doll's mouth and say 'The doll drinks from the cup!' Make drinking sounds if you like. Then hold the cup out to your child and ask a simple question like 'Can you give the doll a drink?' or 'Where does the cup go?' Watch how your child responds. Does they try to bring the cup to the doll's mouth? Or maybe they brings it to their own mouth? Any attempt to demonstrate understanding counts!
Watch for: Child responds to simple questions about object use with actions, gestures, or words — like bringing cup to doll's mouth when asked.
- 3~40s
Let's introduce another object — maybe the brush. Show it to your child and say 'Look, a brush!' Demonstrate brushing the doll's hair. Now place both the cup and brush in front of your child. Ask a simple choice question like 'Which one do we drink from?' or 'Show me the brush.' Watch carefully. Does your child look at or touch the correct object? Does they use any gestures — like pointing or reaching — to show they understands?
Watch for: Child uses gestures (pointing, reaching, showing) to communicate understanding or make choices between objects.