Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Family Gesture Circle
Parent and family members sit in a circle with baby, taking turns making simple gestures like waving, pointing, and blowing kisses. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's emerging communication skills — greeting gestures, requests for help, and pointing to desired objects — building early social communication within the family context.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Family members sitting in a circle on the floor. Baby positioned where they can see everyone. Have a few favorite toys nearby but not immediately in baby's hands. Space should be comfortable and inviting.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneGestures to recruit helpMind· 9mo–21mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneWaves bye-byeHeart· 10mo–12mo· core· Step 1
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· core
- MilestoneCoordinates gesture with another signalMind· 9mo–2.5y· core
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon