# How can I work on 'Where' Questions with my child at home?

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Teach "Where" questions by starting with visible objects your child can point to, pairing question with answer, and using hide-and-seek, daily routines and picture books. Build from pointing to saying location words, keep it playful, and praise every attempt.

*"Where's your shoe?" is more than a question — it's a tiny treasure hunt that grows your child's language, attention and thinking, all at home.*

## In short
"Where" questions teach your child to understand and talk about location — under, on, behind, in. Start with familiar things your child can see and point to, keep it playful, and build up from showing the answer to saying it. A few minutes woven into daily routines does more than a long, formal session.

## Easy ways to practise at home
**Start with what's in front of them**
- Ask "Where's the ball?" when the ball is in plain view. Let your child point first — pointing is a real answer.
- Pair the question with the answer at first: "Where's Teddy? *There!* Teddy is **on** the bed." You model the words they'll soon use.

**Use hide-and-seek games**
- Hide a favourite toy and search together: "Where is it? Is it **under** the cushion? **Behind** the door?"
- Play with a box and a toy — put the toy *in*, *on*, *under* — and narrate every move.

**Weave it into daily routines**
- Bath time: "Where's the soap?" Meal time: "Where's your spoon?" Dressing: "Where are your socks?"
- Picture books are perfect: "Where's the dog hiding?" on each page.

**Grow the difficulty gently**
1. Object is visible — child points.
2. Object is hidden simply — child searches and points.
3. Child answers with a location word ("under").
4. Child answers about things not in the room ("Where's Daddy?" — "At work").

Keep it light, follow your child's interest, and celebrate every attempt — a point, a sound or a word all count. See more language-building ideas at [Where questions](/where-questions).

## When a little extra help is useful
If your child finds it hard to follow simple instructions, rarely points to share, or isn't using location words by around their third birthday, a friendly check-in can be reassuring. This is common and very workable with the right support — [speech therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/top-speech-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) helps many children unlock these skills.

## The Pinnacle way
Every child learns language at their own pace, and these activities are a wonderful start. Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. under qualified clinician care — never from an activity at home. If you'd like a clearer picture of where your child is and what to practise next, our team can guide you. Learn how the [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) works, and explore [speech therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/top-speech-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) support.

## Trusted sources
Guided by developmental-communication guidance from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren resources on early language milestones.

**Next step —** practise one "Where" game today, and message our team on WhatsApp (+91 91001 81181) to book a developmental check if you'd like personalised next steps.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- ASHA — speech and language development: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/
- AAP HealthyChildren — early language milestones: https://www.healthychildren.org

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