Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Discovering My Surroundings
Parent places baby in a new environment with toys placed around them, encouraging exploration of surroundings. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's visual attention to toys, hand regard, and early attempts to interact with objects — building cognitive awareness and sensory curiosity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on soft surface in a new environment. 3-4 simple toys placed around baby within visual range but slightly out of reach. Room should be well-lit but not overly bright. Baby should be alert and calm.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at own handsBody· 2mo–5mo· core
- MilestoneBrings hands to mouthBody· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneHolds placed toy or rattleBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneNotices small objectMind· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneTracks a moving object across midlineBody· 2mo–5mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon