Which one? Play this game to help your child understand functions of objects

What you need 

• A few familiar objects, for example: a dustpan and brush, hairbrush, toothbrush, flannel and a cup. 

What to do 

• Put a few items on the floor.  
• Talk about each item as you put it down and let your child play with them if they want to. 
• Explain that you’re going to play a game.
• In the game, when you tell them what you want to do, they need to get you a useful object.  
• Ask for something by explaining what you want to achieve: “I need to brush my teeth, what should I use?”  
• Give your child time to think and get the object.  
• When they hand it to you, you can ask why they chose this one – this is especially useful if they hand you something surprising. It might not be obvious at first, but they will probably have a reason behind their choice.  
• If your child is reluctant to choose, pick an item yourself and explain why you picked that one. 
• Take turns letting them request an item for you to fetch, as well.  
• Play for as long as your child is interested and engaged.