Seven Body Part Identification
Points to at least seven body parts when named (nose, eyes, hair, feet, ears, etc.)
What the research says
Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3
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Before this (4)
Required (2)
- Picture IdentificationMin: securePicture identification skills transfer to body parts
- PointingMin: secureMust be able to point to indicate
Helpful
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Character (2)
How it's taught
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
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
Points to 3-4 body parts correctly
- Identifies 3-4 body parts
- Shows understanding of some body part words
- May confuse similar parts
Points to 5-6 body parts correctly
- Identifies 5-6 body parts accurately
- Consistent responses
- Working toward 7-part threshold
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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