Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
Dance to the Beat
Parent and child dance together to favorite music, with the parent modeling rhythmic movement and encouraging the child to move to the beat. The agent coaches the parent to observe rhythmic awareness, musical memory, and motor coordination — building early musical skills through joyful movement.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space clear of obstacles and hazards. Music player ready with child's favorite song selected. Parent and child both standing or ready to move. Comfortable clothing that allows movement.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMoves in time with a beatBody· 13mo–2.1y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneMoves rhythmically to musicBody· 11mo–23mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies movements to musicBody· 18mo–3.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneParticipates in songs and rhymesMind· 14mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneShows interest in play with sounds, songs and rhymes.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon