Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min

My Drawing

Parent and child create a drawing together while engaging in conversation about the artwork. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child describes characteristics, answers questions about the drawing, names objects by sound or function, and uses fingers to show age — building language comprehension and creative expression.

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What you'll need

Parent and child sitting together at a table or on the floor with paper and drawing materials. Play-doh optional. Space should be comfortable for conversation and creativity.

How it works

  1. 1~45s

    Start by telling your child you're going to draw something they really likes — maybe a favorite animal, toy, or food. As you begin drawing together, point to different parts and ask questions like 'What color should we make this?' or 'Is this part big or small?' Watch how your child describes characteristics. Does they name colors, sizes, or other features? Tell me what language you hear.

    Watch for: Child describes characteristics of objects in the drawing using words for colors, sizes, shapes, or other features.

  2. 2~40s

    Now create a little story about your drawing. Point to different elements and ask simple questions like 'What is the dog doing?' or 'Where is the flower growing?' Watch how your child answers. Does they respond with words or short phrases? Does they understand what you're asking about the drawing's 'story'?

    Watch for: Child answers simple questions about the drawing's narrative or elements with relevant words or phrases.

  3. 3~35s

    Let's add some play-doh if you have it, or just imagine sounds. Make an animal shape or a phone with the play-doh or drawing. Then make its sound — 'woof woof' for a dog or 'ring ring' for a phone. Ask your child 'What makes this sound?' or 'What is this?' Watch if they names the object by its sound or function. Does they say 'dog' when you bark or 'phone' when you make ringing sounds?

    Watch for: Child names objects by their characteristic sounds or functions when prompted with the sound/action.

What this develops

Visual example

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