Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Bath Time Body Song
Parent sings a simple washing song during bath time, naming and pointing to different body parts as they wash them. The agent coaches the parent to observe social engagement, recognition responses, and early vocabulary connections as the child connects spoken words with physical body parts.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Child in bath tub or bath seat with water at safe temperature. Bath supplies (soap, washcloth) within reach. Parent should be positioned where child can see their face clearly.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds to the different things said when in a familiar context with a special person (e.g. ‘Where’s Mummy?’, ‘Where’s your nose?’).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon