Learning

Fetch a named object

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

Ask your toddler to bring you one familiar thing, like their shoe or a ball, and say its name clearly. Make it easy at first with the object in sight, then try one more in another room. Thank them with a smile and a high five.

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Why it matters

Following a simple request teaches your toddler that words point to real things, while giving them a job they can finish.

Benefit

Following directions

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