My Favorite Things
Parent and child look through magazines together, with the child pointing out and describing things they like. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child expresses personal interests, distinguishes their own preferences from others, and shares feelings about what matters to them — building self-awareness and emotional expression.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting comfortably together with 2-3 child-friendly magazines or catalogs. Choose magazines with diverse, colorful images of objects, activities, animals, food, etc. Ensure the space is calm and free from distractions.
How it works
- 1~40s
Start by opening a magazine to a page with several different images. Point to a few pictures and say something like, 'Look at all these things!' Then ask your child, 'What do you like here?' or 'Which one is your favorite?' Watch how your child responds. Does they point confidently? Does they name the item or describe why they likes it? Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Child verbally expresses personal interests by identifying favorite items and giving reasons for their preferences.
- 2~45s
Now turn to a new page. This time, point to something and say, 'I really like this one! Do you like it too?' Or pick two different items and ask, 'Which one would you choose for yourself?' Watch how your child responds. Does they agree with your preference or confidently state their own? Does they understand that their likes might be different from yours?
Watch for: Child demonstrates understanding of personal ownership by distinguishing their own preferences from others' and expressing choices as 'mine' or 'for me.'
- 3~50s
Let's try one more thing. Find a picture of something that represents an activity or a future possibility — like a bicycle, a paint set, or a tent for camping. Ask your child, 'If you could have this, what would you do with it?' or 'Would you like to try this someday?' Listen for any expression of a wish, a plan, or a goal. Does your child talk about wanting to learn, do, or achieve something related to the item?
Watch for: Child expresses personal goals or future-oriented desires related to items or activities they like.