MilestoneLanguage· 20mo–3y

Seven Body Part Identification

Points to at least seven body parts when named (nose, eyes, hair, feet, ears, etc.)

Medium (60%)
Connected0 related · 4 prereq

What the research says

Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3

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Before this (4)

Required (2)

Helpful

How it's taught

asq_3

Ask 'Where is your nose/eyes/hair/feet/ears?' etc.; child can point to parts on self, adult, or doll; count 'sometimes' if 3+ parts identified

Materials: No materials needed; can use doll if preferred

What mastery looks like

Not yet

Points to fewer than 3 body parts when named

  • Points randomly or not at all
  • Identifies 0-2 body parts
  • Does not connect words to body parts
Emerging

Points to 3-4 body parts correctly

  • Identifies 3-4 body parts
  • Shows understanding of some body part words
  • May confuse similar parts
Developing

Points to 5-6 body parts correctly

  • Identifies 5-6 body parts accurately
  • Consistent responses
  • Working toward 7-part threshold
Secure

Points to 7+ body parts correctly on self, adult, or doll

  • Identifies at least 7 different body parts
  • Quick, accurate responses
  • Can point to parts on self, others, or doll
  • Shows strong receptive vocabulary for body parts
Reflexive

Identifies 10+ body parts; may name them spontaneously

  • Extensive body part vocabulary
  • May name parts without being asked
  • Identifies detailed parts (elbow, knee, chin, etc.)
  • Shows sophisticated body awareness

Activities for this (10)

Language2y–3y

What is this called?

This helps name the parts of the body. To complete this activity point out a part of your child's body and let her know what it's called. Now ask her to touch a part of her body and try to repeat its name. Repeat this activity with differe

Language2y–3y

Learning the Parts of the Body

This helps reinforce the recognition of the parts of the body. Begin this activity by asking your toddler to name each body part and then asking him to name each of the body parts that you point to. Praise and congratulate him for every correct body part that he

Language2y–3y

My Feet

This helps stimulate your toddler's symbolic capacity. Begin the activity by giving your toddler a handkerchief and asking him to point with it the body parts that you indicate. Now, ask him to cover his feet with the handkerchief and to afterward uncover

Language2y–3y

Where's the Sticker?

A fun sticker game to help {child_name} learn and remember the names of different body parts using a mirror and interactive play.

Language2y–3y

Up and Down Balloon II

To strengthen {child_name}'s motor skills and teach {him_her} how to pull pants up and down while learning body parts.

Language2y–3y

How my body works II

This helps encourage your child to learn about the five senses. Begin this activity by sitting down with your toddler and talk about the functions of the mouth. Then give her different things to taste and explore various flavors, like sweet, salty, bitter, sour an

Language2y–3y

The parts of the face

This helps reinforce the recognition of parts of the face. Begin this activity by asking your child to identify and name the parts of the face. Then name the five senses emphasizing the part of the face which we use for that sense. Now, give your child a bird

Language2y–3y

What's that? I

This helps stimulate your child's verbal expression. Begin this activity by talking to your child about things in the house and describe what each one is used for. Now, place a few of these objects in the basket and ask your toddler to take them out one

Language2y–3y

The names of the clothes I

This helps reinforce verbal expression by describing everyday objects. For this activity show the clothes to your child one by one. Tell her their names and what they are used for. This will help her get familiarized with the name of each piece of clothing. Then, place t

Language2y–3y

How my body works I

This helps encourage your child to learn about the five senses. Begin this activity by telling your child about the parts of the body, the five senses and the functions of the nose. Now, place two small towels, one of them previously sprayed with your perfume, in

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