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You choose

Make a little room for a real choice.

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Publisher

Philomathia · Little Neighbours

Title

You choose

Age and practice

18–24 months · Real choices · Everyday words

Materials

Two suitable pairs of shoes

Two real choices

Pick pairs you are happy to use.

Show both

Name each pair simply.

Use their choice

Wait for a look, point, touch, or word.

Stay safe

An adult checks fit and fastenings before walking. Use shoes with no loose parts.

Website

philomathia.ai

Background and adult guidance

A choice that changes what happens

A real choice works when both pairs are acceptable to you. Show both, name them simply, and leave space for a look, touch, point, or word.

Using the choice in the next step shows that it mattered. This is a small shared getting-ready decision, not a quiz about shoe names or matching.

Try saying

“Blue shoes or red shoes?” Pause. “You chose red.”

Fit it into your day

Offer the two checked pairs when you are already getting ready to go out.

ASHA: Communication milestones, 19–24 months

Notice and adapt it together

Notice: Notice which way they show a choice and whether they return to it.

Make it simpler: Keep both complete pairs close and give extra quiet time to choose.

Take it further: Offer another genuine choice during the next getting-ready moment, such as which of two suitable hats to wear.

ASHA: Communication milestones, 19–24 months
Everyday naming and responding to child communication; editorial adaptation.

A little time to play, make and wonder. Public activities and downloads are free.
Age suggestions help you choose. Follow the person taking part and adapt or stop whenever needed.

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