Skill· 10mo–2y· 2 min
Copy Cat Songs
Parent sings or chants a simple song while doing repetitive hand movements and watches whether the child joins in — clapping to a beat, moving hands up and down, or swaying side to side in imitation. Covers movement imitation milestones at 12-18mo. Three phases: clapping beat, hands-up-down imitation, and side-to-side follow.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Face child on the floor or in a lap/high chair. Pick a very familiar song — one you sing regularly. If child is in a high chair, that's fine — arm movements are visible. Keep tempo slow.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies movements to musicBody· 18mo–3.3y· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneClaps handsBody· 9mo–17mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon