First Words & Familiar Things for Babies 4–6 Months
Age 4–6 MonthsSubject TalkClass Infant 2Duration 2–5 minutes
Around four to six months, babies babble back, laugh at familiar faces and start to connect the sounds you make with the things they see. This class uses eleven simple familiar-object flashcards — a ball, a cup, a spoon, a bottle, an apple, a banana, a cat, a dog, a bird, a car and a teddy bear — shown one at a time while you name what you see in your own words.
There is no script and nothing to test. You talk, your baby listens, and the little everyday names — ball, cup, dog, hello — slowly grow into your baby’s first words. Short, calm sessions of two to five minutes are all it takes.
Start Today’s Class ↓Eleven cards, one at a time. Name each picture in your own words — short and natural wins.
TODAY’S CLASS
Eleven cards, one at a time.
Card 1 of 11
Or simply scroll: all 11 cards are below.
Class complete — well done. However many cards your baby saw, however long it took, that was a full class. Rest is part of it too.
PARENT INSTRUCTIONS
How to use this activity
Choose a time when your baby is awake, calm and comfortable. Show one picture at a time and name what you see using simple, natural language. For example, say ‘ball’ or ‘Here is the ball.’ Give your baby time to look and listen.
Repeat words naturally, smile, and respond to your baby’s sounds and expressions. There is no need to test your baby or expect them to say the words.
Keep the activity short and stop when your baby looks away, becomes tired or loses interest.
Every baby develops differently. Kiddo School age ranges are guides, not tests or developmental deadlines.
TRY TOGETHER
Little things to say.
Prompts for you, not for the cards — say them softly while your baby looks.
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FLASHCARDS
Prefer printed cards?
The cards from this class also live in the flashcards library — every card has its own page with the picture, the words to say together and a download button, ready for away-from-screen time.
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