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Learning · The activity desk
Virtual show and tell
Share a favorite object with a trusted person on a video call.
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A little plan for play
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An adult-operated device with video calling and one age-appropriate object
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult arranges a call with someone the family knows and chooses a comfortable spot with a neutral background.
Adult's role: Operate the device, stay with the child and check that everyone agrees to participate. Keep private information and other people out of view.
Let's make it happen
- Choose an object and think of one thing you like about it.
- When the other person is ready, hold up the object and share your thought using words, signs or gestures.
- Take turns listening to the other person, then say goodbye in a way you like.
Make it simpler: Practice showing the object to an adult in the same room without a call.
Clean up: An adult ends the call and puts the device and object away.
Use only a trusted contact arranged by an adult. Do not share names, addresses or other private details; stop if the child does not want to participate.