Where Am I?
Parent plays a hide-and-seek style game where they ask the child to find them in different rooms of the house. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's spatial memory, ability to follow multi-step instructions, and sustained attention during the search — building cognitive mapping and executive function skills.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Two or three familiar rooms connected by a safe pathway. No materials needed. Ensure floors are clear of tripping hazards. Child should be alert and mobile.
How it works
- 1~30s
Let's start simple. Go into the first room with your child — maybe the living room. Say 'I'm going to hide!' then walk just out of sight to the next room, like the kitchen. Wait there for a moment, then call out 'your child, where am I? Can you find me?' Watch how your child responds. Does they immediately head toward the sound of your voice? Does they seem to know the way to the kitchen? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Child navigates to parent's location in a familiar room using auditory cues and spatial memory.
- 2~45s
Now let's make it a two-step challenge. Go back to your starting room with your child. This time say 'your child, first go to the kitchen, then find me in the bedroom!' Give both steps at once, then walk to the bedroom yourself. Watch carefully — does your child remember both parts? Does they go to the kitchen first, then continue to the bedroom? Or does they skip a step?
Watch for: Child follows a two-step instruction involving spatial navigation ('go to kitchen, then find me in bedroom').
- 3~40s
For our final round, let's test sustained attention. Hide somewhere slightly more challenging — maybe behind a door that's slightly ajar or kneeling behind a piece of furniture in the bedroom. Don't call out immediately. Wait quietly for 15-20 seconds. Watch your child's search behavior. Does they persist in looking? Does they check multiple spots systematically? Or does their attention wander quickly?
Watch for: Child maintains attention on the search task for an extended period without distraction.