Books

Point to book pictures

Age range: 6 months–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Sit close with a picture book and gently guide your child's finger to point at a dog, a ball, or a baby as you name each one. Cheer every time they point along.

Materials

  • Picture book
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Why it matters

Pointing and naming together is one of a child's first shared conversations, linking words to the world around them.

Benefit

Conversation

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