What your child will discover
Help the child understand that a window is a transparent opening that may let people see outside and allow daylight or fresh air into a room. Teach that windows, glass, screens, blinds, and cords are adult-controlled.
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What Is a Window?
Understand that windows let in light and air but can be dangerous when open, broken, or climbed upon.
12–24 monthsDaily Life & FamilyAdult guided
Daily Life & Family · KnowledgeForKids.com
Listen together · adult controls the audio
The spoken lesson
"A window is a clear opening in a wall. We can look through a window and see outside. Daylight can enter through the glass. A caregiver may safely open some windows to let fresh air enter. Windows are not for climbing, leaning, pushing, or throwing. A screen is not strong enough to keep a child safe near an open window. Glass can break, and blind cords can be dangerous, so adults control the window area. Caregiver, stand with the child and name something outside. Look through the window, but stay safely back." DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Use secure windows and calm outdoor views. Avoid open-window animations that invite interaction. Use words and symbols together and clearly separate the child-facing lesson from caregiver-only safety details.
Words to notice together
WINDOWLOOK OUTSIDELIGHTAIRGLASSSTAY BACKCAREGIVER
Make it real
Pause, point, name what you notice, and connect the idea to something familiar in your child's day. Repetition, a calm voice, shared attention and dependable care matter more than finishing quickly.