Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Bedtime Puppet Show
Parent uses a puppet or stuffed animal to tell a calming bedtime story, engaging baby's imagination and language skills through animated narration and conversational turn-taking. The agent coaches the parent to observe social engagement, vocal responses, and attention during this interactive storytelling experience.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby in a comfortable, quiet space suitable for bedtime. Have a puppet or stuffed animal within reach. Dim lighting is ideal. Baby should be calm but alert, not overtired.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· stretch
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSmiles with pleasure at recognisable playthings.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon