Language and literacy
Look for invitations to name pictures, notice words or sounds, talk about a story, or make up a retelling. Shared reading and conversation can support early language and literacy.(AAP)
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Start with an age band, then look for an activity that fits your child’s current interests and abilities. The bands are a helpful first filter, not developmental milestones.(NAEYC)
STEM
Look for playful chances to count, sort, notice patterns, compare, build, test an idea, or solve a small problem.
Social and emotional learning
Story prompts can open a conversation about feelings, another person’s perspective, or choices. SEL includes skills such as self-awareness and building relationships.(AAP)(CASEL)
Ideas by catalog age band
0–11 months
Choose adult-led picture, rhyme, or naming prompts to share together.
1–2 years
Try pointing, naming, or simple matching prompts with a grown-up nearby.
3–5 years
Look for playful rhyme, letter noticing, story order, or feelings words.
6–8 years
Try short reading or writing prompts and questions about a story’s feelings or choices.
9–10 years
Look for vocabulary, comprehension, or perspective-taking prompts connected to a text.
These are starting ideas, not milestones or promises. Follow your child’s interests and adjust the topic, support, or challenge as needed.
Sources
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Developmentally Appropriate Practice: A Position Statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (2020)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy Statement (2024)
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Fundamentals of SEL