At the park, Priya and her dad, Arun, point to the ducks by the pond.  “Duck!” Arun says, and Priya giggles, trying to repeat the word.  Later, at home, she points to her favorite stuffed animal and says, “Duck!” again, beaming as her family joins in to name all the animals in her room. 

Aims: 
Build vocabulary through naming objects, people, and actions. 

Goals: 

• Link words to objects, actions, and people 

Objectives: 

• Respond to repeated names. 

• Begin to recognize familiar words. 

Transformation: 
Your baby starts to connect words and meanings 

Foundation: 
Repetition and daily routines 

What Happens Next: 
Ready for first words and pointing 

Skill Progression: 

• Recognition of names/objects 

• Responding to repeated words 

Activities List: 

• Name favorite toys or people during play. 

• Point and name body parts or objects 

• Use the same words for routines (“bath time!”) 

Materials: 
Favorite toys, family photos 

Differentiation: 

• Pair words with gestures or signs for less responsive babies. 

• Use routines to reinforce new words. 

Integration: 
Name objects during meals, play, and walks 

Parent Simulation Tip: 
Repeat names and actions often—babies thrive on consistency 

Interactive Activities: 

• Individual: Naming games 

• Group: Family “object hunt” (everyone names what they find) 

Activity Pack: Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.