Your child will learn to point to more body parts at this level. First they’ll be able to find body parts they can see on themself, then find parts on their face/head while looking in a mirror. Watching you point to your own helps them practice body parts and mutual attention.

Today’s activity: Play a turn taking game with you pointing to your nose and asking, “Where’s Sammy’s nose?” Do it with several body parts in the mirror to give your child extra information about finding their nose, or do it face-to-face. Sprinkle the game in whenever you have a minute for a short, fun exchange.

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