Language · 15 minutes · 7–10 years
Be a picture detective
Separate what you see from what you think might be happening.
All you need
An age-appropriate book illustration.
Grown-up, read this first
An adult chooses the image; no online search or family photos needed.
Adapt to your child’s needs and stop if uncomfortable.
Let’s give it a go
A question to take with you
What information would help check your guess?
Talk it through or draw on paper. There is no answer box or personal information to submit.
Make it gentler
Point and name before guessing.
Take it further
Compare two captions and their evidence.