My Favorite Things Collage
Parent and child create a collage together using magazine images, discussing the child's interests, preferences, and personal identity. The agent coaches the parent to observe how the child expresses personal feelings, shares about themselves, and articulates 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 together at a table or on the floor. Magazines/catalogs, cardboard, scissors, and glue within reach. Comfortable, well-lit space with room to spread out images.
How it works
- 1~45s
Start by looking through the magazines together with your child. Ask them to point out pictures of things they really likes — it could be animals, foods, activities, colors, or anything that catches their eye. As your child points, ask 'Why do you like that one?' or 'What's special about this picture?' Listen carefully to how they describes their choices. Tell me what your child shares about their interests.
Watch for: Child verbally shares about personal interests, explaining why they like certain things.
- 2~40s
Now help your child cut out the chosen pictures. As you work together, ask questions that connect the images to their personal life. 'Is this something you have at home?' 'Is this something you wish was yours?' 'Would this be for you or for someone else?' Notice how your child distinguishes between what belongs to them versus others, and what they personally identifies with. What do you observe?
Watch for: Child demonstrates understanding of personal ownership versus communal/shared items.
- 3~50s
Now work together to glue the pictures onto the cardboard to create your child's 'Favorite Things' collage. As you arrange them, ask your child to tell you about the collection as a whole. 'What does this collage say about you?' 'If someone looked at this, what would they learn about your child?' You might also ask them to share their name, age, or other personal facts while you work. Notice how your child synthesizes their preferences into a sense of self.
Watch for: Child shares basic personal information and connects preferences to developing self-identity.