Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Auditory Perception
Parent hides from baby's view and calls out to them, observing how baby locates the source of the sound by turning their head. The agent guides the parent to notice sound localization, head-turning accuracy, and social engagement when baby finds the parent. This activity builds auditory processing and spatial awareness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated with support or lying on back, alert and calm. Parent should be able to move to positions outside baby's direct line of sight. Quiet room is ideal.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· stretch
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to own nameMind· 6mo–10mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon