What to do:

1. On walks (or even from the stroller), point and name what you see (“bus,” “tree,” “dog”) and pause so your child can respond with sounds/words/gestures.

How it helps:

1. Builds vocabulary and attention, and teaches back-and-forth communication.

Tip for mom:

1. Use short phrases and repeat. If they say “car,” expand: “Yes—big car!”

Goal:

1. Cognitive/learning (language).

Developmental domains affected:

1. Language (vocabulary), Cognitive (association, attention), Social-emotional (joint attention/connection).

Activity level:

1. Low.

Place:

1. Outdoor, walking; in car.

Best for styles:

Talker (colors, actions), Feeler (comfort in routine), Mover (short bursts then move on).