My Body Parts
Parent points to their own facial features and names them, then invites toddler to point to the same features on their own body. The agent coaches the parent to observe imitation attempts, word approximations, and body awareness as toddler connects language with body parts.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and child facing each other. Child can be lying down for a diaper change or sitting up. No materials needed. Best when child is calm and attentive.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by pointing clearly to your own mouth. Say, 'This is my mouth!' with a big smile. Then ask your child, 'Can you point to your mouth?' Watch closely — does your child try to point to their own mouth? Even if they just looks at your mouth or their own, that's a great start. Tell me what you see.
Watch for: Child attempts to point to the named body part on themselves after parent models.
- 2~35s
Now let's focus on the words. When you say 'mouth,' listen carefully to see if your child tries to repeat it. At this age, it might sound like 'mou' or 'ma' — any approximation counts! Say 'mouth' clearly a few times, and watch their lips. Does your child try to form the word or make a sound in response?
Watch for: Child attempts to imitate the word for the body part, even with approximations.
- 3~40s
Let's try another body part — the nose. Point to your nose and say, 'This is my nose!' Then make a playful sound like 'beep!' when you touch it. Ask your child to point to their nose. Listen for any sound imitation — does your child try to say 'nose' or even copy your 'beep' sound? Watch for any attempt to match your playful tone or volume.
Watch for: Child imitates a sound or playful vocalization made by the parent during the body part game.