Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Clap and Copy Game
Parent plays simple hand games — clapping, rubbing hands, tapping surfaces — and invites baby to watch and imitate. The agent coaches the parent to observe social engagement, imitation attempts, and joyful responses during interactive play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated securely (on floor, in high chair, or on parent's lap) facing parent. No materials needed. Baby should be in a playful, alert mood.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneClaps as a social gestureHeart· 11mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneRepeats actions that have an effect, e.g. kicking or hitting a mobile or shaking a rattle.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon