Best First Words Survey
Help Your Toddler Start Talking Sooner
Discover the most effective words to teach your toddler—personalized just for them.
Created by a speech-language pathologist, this quick survey gives you 5 words that are just right for your toddler to learn next.
No confusion. No random guessing. Just a personalized roadmap to help your toddler communicate with confidence.
Your Information
Tell Us About Your Child
This information will be used to help us understand what motivates your child. This information is useful because it will allow us to provide a curated list of words to work on with your child next and help them progress with their language acquisition.
Of the follow options, which does your child like the most? (Pick up to 3)
Tell Us Which Words Your Child Understands
Below is a list of words associated with your child's interests. Please identify which words from this list your child understands, whether they can say the word or not.
Of the follow options, which words does your child understand?
Tell Us Which Words Your Child Can Say
Below is a list of words associated with your child's interests and their current comprehension level. Please identify which words from this list your child is able to say.
Of the follow options, which words can your child say?
Note: One or more checkboxes must be unchecked for the form to be submitted. Only unchecked words will be evaluated for your results.
Your Toddler’s Talking Superpowers Are Here!
You did it! You’ve unlocked up to 5 words that can make the biggest difference for your toddler right now.
Your Child’s Super Words
These aren’t just any words—they’re handpicked to match your toddler’s world. That means they’ll be easier to learn, more motivating to try, and more useful in everyday life.
How to Use Them
- Play them up: Work these words into your games, songs, and daily routines.
- Make it fun: Smile, exaggerate, and celebrate every little attempt.
- Notice the wins: A point, a giggle, or even a new sound is a step toward talking!
Think of these words as your toddler’s starter pack for communication. With a little repetition and play-based strategies, they’ll be building sentences before you know it.
And when you’re ready for the next level, we’ll share more tools to help you grow these first words into conversations.
Learn How to Teach These Words