16mo–2.2y10 minMusicFamily time
Copy-Me Music Partners
A cooperative mimic game using matching household items (like two spoons or two cups) so your child and you copy each other’s sounds and actions in a fun, connected back-and-forth.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 2 matching items (e.g., two spoons or two plastic containers)
- a pot, box, or table to tap on
Nice to have
- a scarf or tea towel for a 'ta-da' finish
- phone timer
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-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· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneTakes turns in simple games with adult supportHeart· 20mo–3.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCreates sounds by banging, shaking, tapping or blowing.Mind· 7mo–10mo· stretch· Steps 1, 4
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneStops when instructedHeart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneUnderstands no or prohibitive wordsMind· 9mo–18mo· core· Step 4
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide matching items to encourage adult and child to mimic each other in a cooperative game. e.g. two identical musical instruments.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)