Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Baby's Orchestra
Parent gives baby sound-making objects like bells, rattles, and shakers, letting baby explore freely. The agent guides the parent to observe how baby grasps the objects, shakes them to make sounds, and turns toward different sound sources — building fine motor skills and auditory awareness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in supported sitting or parent's lap. Have 2-3 different sound-making objects ready — rattles, bells, sealed containers with rice or pasta. All items should be safe for baby to mouth.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneRepeats actions that have an effect, e.g. kicking or hitting a mobile or shaking a rattle.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· core
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneNotices changes in number of objects/images or sounds in group of up to 3.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon