Doll Exhibit

Language Extension: Body Parts

Welcome to the Doll Area! You’ve seen how dolls can make learning about BODY PARTS interactive and fun. Here are more ways to encourage your child to name, point to, and talk about body parts during play.

  • Check the Doll: Ask your child to point to or touch the doll’s body parts:

    • “Where is the doll’s nose?”

    • “Can you find the doll’s ears?”

    • “Let’s touch the doll’s tummy.”

  • Pretend Play: Encourage dressing, feeding, or caring for the dolls while naming body parts: “Put the doll’s shoes on her feet!”

  • Mirror Play: Have your child point to the same body parts on themselves as they do on the doll.

At the Museum

At Home

  • Bath Time: Ask, “Where’s your arm? Can you wash it?”

  • Getting Dressed: Use clothing routines to reinforce words: “Let’s put your socks on your feet.”

  • Pretend Play: With dolls, stuffed animals, or action figures, ask questions about body parts: “Can you touch the bear’s nose?”

Language Tip: Ask Simple Questions

Ask simple, clear questions and pause for your child to respond. Expand on what they say:

  • Child points → “Yes! That’s the nose! Now touch the ears too!”

  • Child says the word → “Great! You found the tummy!”

Extra Tip: Turn BODY PARTS into a game! Ask your child to find body parts on themselves, others, or toys, and encourage labeling and pointing to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension.