Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Exploring the Environment
Parent carries baby in a forward-facing position and walks around the home, narrating objects and rooms. The agent guides the parent to observe baby's visual attention, interest in novel stimuli, and excitement responses, building cognitive curiosity and environmental awareness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby held facing outward in parent's arms, alert and calm. Parent should be ready to walk through different rooms of the home. Activity works best when baby is well-rested and curious.
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· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds to what carer is paying attention to, e.g. following their gaze.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· 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· core
- MilestoneSeeks caregiver comfortHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon